BP (NYSE: BP) details June 2026 share capital and voting rights
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BP p.l.c. reports its total voting rights and share capital as of 30 June 2026, stating total voting rights of 15,707,981,865. The company has 16,486,312,994 ordinary shares of US$0.25 par value in issue (excluding treasury shares) and 12,706,252 £1 preference shares.
BP p.l.c. also holds 783,413,629 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. Shareholders can use these figures to assess whether they must notify holdings or changes under the UK FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Total voting rights: 15,707,981,865 votes
Ordinary shares in issue: 16,486,312,994 shares
Preference shares: 12,706,252 shares
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Total voting rights
15,707,981,865 votes
As of 30 June 2026
Ordinary shares in issue
16,486,312,994 shares
US$0.25 par value, as of 30 June 2026
Preference shares
12,706,252 shares
£1 par value, as of 30 June 2026
Treasury shares
783,413,629 ordinary shares
Held in treasury, no dividends or votes
Voting power of preference shares
Two votes per £5 nominal
Preference share voting structure
Key Terms
treasury shares, preference shares, voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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voting rights financial
"The total number of voting rights in BP p. is 15,707,981,865."
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("DGTRs")."
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
DGTR 5.6 regulatory
"This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DGTR 5.6."
FAQ
What total voting rights does BP (BP) report as of 30 June 2026?
BP p.l.c. reports total voting rights of 15,707,981,865 as of 30 June 2026. This figure combines voting rights from ordinary and preference shares and is used for disclosure threshold calculations under UK transparency rules.