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BP (BP) updates investors on total voting rights and share capital structure

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BP p.l.c. reports its share capital and total voting rights as at 31 January 2026. The company has 15,719,635,323 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each carrying one vote, and 12,706,252 preference shares of £1 par value, with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.

BP also holds 766,677,671 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. In total, there are 15,724,717,823 voting rights in BP p.l.c., a figure shareholders can use to assess whether they must notify holdings or changes under UK disclosure rules.

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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
 
02 February, 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
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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|
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Exhibit 1.1
Total Voting Rights dated 02 February 2026
 
 
Exhibit 1.1
 
BP p.l.c.
Total voting rights and share capital
 
As at 31 January 2026, the issued share capital of BP p.l.c. comprised 15,719,635,323 ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) par value US$0.25 per share, each with one vote; and 12,706,252 preference shares par value £1 per share with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.
 
The number of ordinary shares held in treasury by BP p.l.c. is 766,677,671. These treasury shares are not taken into consideration in relation to the payment of dividends and voting at shareholder meetings.
 
The total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c. is 15,724,717,823. This information may be used by shareholders for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, BP p.l.c. under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("DGTRs"). 
 
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DGTR 5.6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 February 2026
 
 
/s/ Ben J. S. Mathews
 
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Ben J. S. Mathews
 
Company Secretary

FAQ

What is the total number of BP (BP) voting rights as of 31 January 2026?

BP p.l.c. reports a total of 15,724,717,823 voting rights as of 31 January 2026. This figure combines voting rights from ordinary and preference shares and is used for major shareholding notification calculations.

How many BP (BP) ordinary shares are in issue on 31 January 2026?

As of 31 January 2026, BP p.l.c. has 15,719,635,323 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. Each ordinary share has a par value of US$0.25 and carries one voting right at shareholder meetings.

How many BP (BP) ordinary shares are held in treasury?

BP p.l.c. holds 766,677,671 ordinary shares in treasury. These treasury shares do not count for dividends or voting at shareholder meetings, so they are excluded from the total voting rights figure for disclosure calculations.

What preference shares does BP (BP) have outstanding?

BP p.l.c. has 12,706,252 preference shares of £1 par value each outstanding. These preference shares carry two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held, contributing to the total voting rights count.

Why is BP (BP) disclosing total voting rights and share capital?

BP p.l.c. discloses total voting rights and share capital to help shareholders determine whether they must notify their interest or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, specifically DGTR 5.6 requirements.

Do BP (BP) treasury shares receive dividends or voting rights?

BP p.l.c. states that ordinary shares held in treasury are not taken into consideration for dividends or voting. This means treasury shares do not participate in shareholder meetings or dividend distributions until re-issued or cancelled.
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