BP (BP) details total voting rights and share capital as of 30 April 2026
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BP p.l.c. reported its total voting rights and share capital as at 30 April 2026. The issued share capital comprised 15,702,101,757 ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.25 per share, each carrying one vote, and 12,706,252 preference shares with a par value of £1 per share, carrying two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held. BP p.l.c. held 784,211,237 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. The total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c. was 15,707,184,257, a figure shareholders may use to assess whether they must notify interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares issued: 15,702,101,757 shares
Preference shares issued: 12,706,252 shares
Ordinary share par value: US$0.25 per share
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Ordinary shares issued
15,702,101,757 shares
Ordinary shares in issue as at 30 April 2026
Preference shares issued
12,706,252 shares
Preference shares in issue as at 30 April 2026
Ordinary share par value
US$0.25 per share
Par value of each ordinary share
Preference share par value
£1 per share
Par value of each preference share
Treasury ordinary shares
784,211,237 shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury by BP p.l.c.
Total voting rights
15,707,184,257
Total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c.
Key Terms
total voting rights, treasury shares, preference shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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total voting rights financial
"The total number of voting rights in BP p. is 15,707,184,257."
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
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 did BP (BP) report as of 30 April 2026?
BP p.l.c. reported a total of 15,707,184,257 voting rights as of 30 April 2026. This figure combines voting rights from ordinary and preference shares and is used for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules calculations by shareholders.
Which regulatory framework does BP’s (BP) voting rights disclosure relate to?
The disclosure is made in accordance with DGTR 5.6 under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. It provides data shareholders may use when deciding if they must notify their interests in BP p.l.c.