BP updates total voting rights and share capital

BP p.l.c. has provided an update on its total voting rights and share capital.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BP p.l.c. has provided an update on its total voting rights and share capital. As at 31 March 2026, the company had 15,700,880,610 issued ordinary shares excluding treasury, each with a par value of US$0.25 and one vote per share, and 12,706,252 preference shares with a par value of £1 and two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held. BP held 785,432,384 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. The total number of voting rights in BP was 15,705,963,110, a figure shareholders may use to assess disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares issued (excluding treasury): 15,700,880,610 shares Preference shares issued: 12,706,252 shares Ordinary shares in treasury: 785,432,384 shares +1 more

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Ordinary shares issued (excluding treasury) 15,700,880,610 shares As at 31 March 2026; US$0.25 par value, one vote each

Preference shares issued 12,706,252 shares As at 31 March 2026; £1 par value, two votes per £5 nominal

Ordinary shares in treasury 785,432,384 shares Held by BP; no dividends or voting rights

Total voting rights 15,705,963,110 votes As at 31 March 2026 across ordinary and preference shares

Key Terms

treasury shares, preference shares, voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

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treasury shares financial

"The number of ordinary shares held in treasury by BP p. is 785,432,384."

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

preference shares financial

"and 12,706,252 preference shares par value £1 per share with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held."

Preference shares are a type of company stock that pays owners a fixed or regularly prioritized payout, similar to receiving steady interest from a savings account, while still representing ownership. They usually get paid dividends before regular (common) shareholders and have priority if the company distributes assets, but often carry limited voting rights and less upside if the company’s value soars. Investors care because preference shares trade off growth potential for steadier income and greater safety in payouts.

voting rights financial

"The total number of voting rights in BP p. is 15,705,963,110."

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.

FAQ

What total voting rights did BP (BP) report as of 31 March 2026?

BP reported a total of 15,705,963,110 voting rights as of 31 March 2026. This figure combines voting rights from ordinary and preference shares and is used by shareholders to assess disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.

How many ordinary shares did BP (BP) have in issue excluding treasury shares?

BP had 15,700,880,610 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares as of 31 March 2026. Each ordinary share carries a par value of US$0.25 and confers one vote at shareholder meetings under the company’s capital structure.

How many BP (BP) ordinary shares are held in treasury and what are their rights?

BP held 785,432,384 ordinary shares in treasury. These treasury shares do not count for dividend payments and carry no voting rights at shareholder meetings, so they are excluded when calculating total voting rights for disclosure purposes.

What preference shares are included in BP’s (BP) share capital?

BP’s share capital includes 12,706,252 preference shares with a par value of £1 each. These carry two votes for every £5 of nominal capital held, contributing additional voting power distinct from ordinary shares in the company’s structure.

Why is BP (BP) providing total voting rights information to shareholders?

BP provides total voting rights so shareholders can calculate whether they must notify their holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Accurate voting rights data helps investors determine when changes in their ownership trigger mandatory disclosure obligations.

Which regulatory framework governs BP’s (BP) voting rights disclosure?

The disclosure is made in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules 5.6. These rules require issuers to publish total voting rights information so investors can assess reportable positions and changes in their interests in the company’s shares.

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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

01 April, 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 01 April 2026

Exhibit 1.1

BP p.l.c.

Total voting rights and share capital

As at 31 March 2026, the issued share capital of BP p.l.c. comprised 15,700,880,610 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 785,432,384. 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 15,705,963,110. 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: 01 April 2026

/s/ Ben J. S. Mathews

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Ben J. S. Mathews

Company Secretary