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BP executives acquire shares through ShareMatch plan

Ian Tyler will continue as an Anglo American non-executive director and remuneration committee chair while making other board-commitment changes.

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BP PLC reported that four executives acquired ordinary shares through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan on October 12, 2026, at £5.863 per share: Chief Financial Officer and director Kate Thomson acquired 5 shares; EVP, Upstream Gordon Birrell, 65; EVP, supply, trading & shipping Sam Skerry, 55; and EVP, legal Michael Sosso, 65. Each transaction took place outside a trading venue.

Chair Ian Tyler intends to step down as chair of Grafton Group plc and has stepped down as senior independent director of Anglo American plc. He remains an independent non-executive director and chair of Anglo American's remuneration committee, with his other committee memberships. BP said the changes form part of Tyler's review of existing board commitments.

Kate Thomson acquisition volume 5 shares BP ShareMatch UK Plan; October 12, 2026
Gordon Birrell acquisition volume 65 shares BP ShareMatch UK Plan; October 12, 2026
Sam Skerry acquisition volume 55 shares BP ShareMatch UK Plan; October 12, 2026
Michael Sosso acquisition volume 65 shares BP ShareMatch UK Plan; October 12, 2026
ShareMatch transaction price £5.863 per share October 12, 2026 acquisitions
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"persons discharging managerial responsibility or persons closely associated"
Senior managers and company directors who have authority over business decisions and regular access to confidential information that could affect the share price. Investors watch their share dealings and required disclosures because these people are more likely to know important company news before the public; their buying or selling can signal confidence or raise red flags about potential insider information, much like a coach's moves revealing the team's true condition.
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"Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan"
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"stepped down as senior independent director"
A senior independent director is an experienced, independent member of a company’s board who acts as a go‑to person for shareholders, other directors, and the chair when impartial judgment or escalation is needed. Like an independent referee or ombudsman, they provide extra oversight, help resolve disputes, ensure the board listens to investor concerns, and strengthen governance—reducing the risk that management or the chair could act without adequate challenge.
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"independent non-executive director and chair"
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How many shares did BP executives acquire through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan?

On October 12, 2026, Kate Thomson acquired 5 ordinary shares, Gordon Birrell 65, Sam Skerry 55 and Michael Sosso 65 through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan; each transaction was priced at £5.863 per share. Their reported aggregate transaction values were £29.32, £381.10, £322.46 and £381.10, respectively.

What BP board roles is Ian Tyler leaving or keeping?

Ian Tyler intends to step down as chair of Grafton Group plc and has stepped down as senior independent director of Anglo American plc. He remains an independent non-executive director and chair of Anglo American's remuneration committee, in addition to his existing committee memberships. The changes form part of his review of existing board commitments.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
Form 6-K
 
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
for the period ended 31 October, 2026
 
 
BP p.l.c.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
 
 
1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
 
Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F
--------------- ----------------
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
 
 
 
Yes No |X|
--------------- --------------
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 1.1
Director/PDMR Shareholding dated 13 October 2026
Exhibit 1.2
Update on Chair external appointments dated 28 October 2026
  
 
Exhibit 1.1
  
BP p.l.c.
 
Notification of transactions of persons discharging managerial responsibility or persons closely associated
 
1
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Kate Thomson
 
2
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position/status
 
Chief financial officer / director
 
b)
 
Initial notification/Amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
BP p.l.c.
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800LH1BZH3DI6G760
 
4
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
 
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of $0.25
 
GB0007980591
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£5.863
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
-      Volume
 
-      Price
 
-      Total
 
 
5
 
£5.863
 
£29.32
e)
 
Date of the transaction
 
12 October 2026
 
f)
 
Place of the transaction
 
Outside a trading venue
 
 

1
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Gordon Birrell
 
2
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position/status
 
EVP, Upstream
 
b)
 
Initial notification/Amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
BP p.l.c.
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800LH1BZH3DI6G760
 
4
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
 
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of $0.25
 
GB0007980591
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£5.863
65
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
-      Volume
 
-      Price
 
-      Total
 
 
65
 
£5.863
 
£381.10
e)
 
Date of the transaction
 
12 October 2026
 
f)
 
Place of the transaction
 
Outside a trading venue
 
 

1
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Sam Skerry
 
2
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position/status
 
EVP supply, trading & shipping
 
b)
 
Initial notification/Amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
BP p.l.c.
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800LH1BZH3DI6G760
 
4
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
 
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of $0.25
 
GB0007980591
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£5.863
55
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
-      Volume
 
-      Price
 
-      Total
 
 
55
 
£5.863
 
£322.46
e)
 
Date of the transaction
 
12 October 2026
 
f)
 
Place of the transaction
 
Outside a trading venue
 
 

1
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Michael Sosso
 
2
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position/status
 
EVP, legal
 
b)
 
Initial notification/Amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
BP p.l.c.
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800LH1BZH3DI6G760
 
4
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
 
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of $0.25
 
GB0007980591
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£5.863
65
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
-      Volume
 
-      Price
 
-      Total
 
 
65
 
£5.863
 
£381.10
e)
 
Date of the transaction
 
12 October 2026
 
f)
 
Place of the transaction
 
Outside a trading venue
 
 
This notice is given in fulfilment of the obligation under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation.
 
Exhibit 1.2
 
BP p.l.c.
 
Update on Chair external appointments
 
Further to its announcement on 2 September 2026 of the appointment of Ian Tyler as chair, BP p.l.c. ("bp") confirms changes to Ian Tyler's external appointments: 
 
●
As announced by Grafton Group plc on 8 October 2026, Ian Tyler intends to step down as chair of Grafton Group plc.  
  
●
As announced by Anglo American plc on 22 October 2026, Ian stepped down as senior independent director. Ian will continue in his role as an independent non-executive director and chair of Anglo American plc's remuneration committee, in addition to his existing committee memberships. 
  
At the time of his appointment as chair of bp, the company noted that, given the significance of the role, Ian Tyler would review his existing board commitments to ensure that he could devote the appropriate time and attention to bp. These changes form part of that review.

Contact:
 
bp press office, London: bppress@bp.com
 
  
SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
BP p.l.c.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
Dated: 02 November 2026
 
 
/s/ Alasdair Murray
 
------------------------
 
Alasdair Murray
 
Interim Company Secretary
  

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