BP CFO buys 105,939 shares via option exercise

BP PLC reported share acquisitions by senior managers in August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BP PLC reported share acquisitions by senior managers in August 2026. Chief Financial Officer and director Kate Thomson acquired 105,939 ordinary shares of $0.25 each at £3.15 per share on 6 August 2026 by exercising options under the Reinvent bp share plan, for a total of £333,707.85, after adjustments for option cost and tax. On 10 August 2026, Thomson and executives Gordon Birrell, Sam Skerry and Michael Sosso acquired additional ordinary shares through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan at a price of £5.172 per share in small volumes, all recorded as transactions conducted outside a trading venue.

Key Figures

Shares acquired by Kate Thomson (option exercise): 105,939 shares at £3.15 Total value of Kate Thomson option exercise: £333,707.85 Kate Thomson ShareMatch acquisition: 5 shares at £5.172 +3 more

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Shares acquired by Kate Thomson (option exercise) 105,939 shares at £3.15 Ordinary shares of $0.25 acquired on 6 August 2026 under the Reinvent bp share plan

Total value of Kate Thomson option exercise £333,707.85 Aggregated consideration for 105,939 shares acquired on 6 August 2026

Kate Thomson ShareMatch acquisition 5 shares at £5.172 Ordinary shares acquired on 10 August 2026 through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan

Gordon Birrell ShareMatch acquisition 73 shares at £5.172 Ordinary shares acquired on 10 August 2026 through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan

Sam Skerry ShareMatch acquisition 60 shares at £5.172 Ordinary shares acquired on 10 August 2026 through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan

Michael Sosso ShareMatch acquisition 73 shares at £5.172 Ordinary shares acquired on 10 August 2026 through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan

Key Terms

persons discharging managerial responsibility, Market Abuse Regulation, Reinvent bp share plan, BP ShareMatch UK Plan, +1 more

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persons discharging managerial responsibility regulatory

"Notification of transactions of persons discharging managerial responsibility or persons"

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.

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"This notice is given in fulfilment of the obligation under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

Reinvent bp share plan financial

"exercise of options granted under the Reinvent bp share plan, following adjustments"

BP ShareMatch UK Plan financial

"Shares acquired through participation in the BP ShareMatch UK Plan"

LEI regulatory

"b) | LEI | 213800LH1BZH3DI6G760"

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

FAQ

What insider share transactions did BP (BP) disclose for August 2026?

BP disclosed that senior managers acquired ordinary shares in August 2026, mainly through an option exercise by the CFO under the Reinvent bp share plan and smaller purchases by several executives via the BP ShareMatch UK Plan, all carried out outside a trading venue.

How many BP (BP) shares did CFO Kate Thomson acquire on 6 August 2026?

On 6 August 2026, Kate Thomson acquired 105,939 BP ordinary shares of $0.25 each at a price of £3.15 per share through the exercise of options granted under the Reinvent bp share plan, for a total value of £333,707.85.

What is the BP ShareMatch UK Plan mentioned in BP’s (BP) 6-K?

The BP ShareMatch UK Plan is described as a mechanism through which executives acquired BP ordinary shares. On 10 August 2026, several BP senior managers obtained small numbers of shares under this plan at a price of £5.172 per share.

Which BP (BP) executives acquired shares via the BP ShareMatch UK Plan on 10 August 2026?

On 10 August 2026, Kate Thomson, Gordon Birrell, Sam Skerry and Michael Sosso each acquired BP ordinary shares through the BP ShareMatch UK Plan, in volumes ranging from 5 to 73 shares at £5.172 per share.

Were BP (BP) insider share transactions conducted on an exchange?

No. Each reported transaction by BP senior managers in August 2026 is stated as having taken place “outside a trading venue”, both for the Reinvent bp option exercise and the BP ShareMatch UK Plan acquisitions.

Why is BP (BP) reporting these executive share dealings?

BP states that these notifications are given in fulfilment of the obligation under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation, which requires disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 11:47 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 11:46 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 August, 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	Director/PDMR Shareholding dated 06 August 2026
Exhibit 1.2	Director/PDMR Shareholding dated 11 August 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 pursuant to the exercise of options granted under the Reinvent bp share plan, following adjustments for option cost and tax.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£3.15	105,939
d)	Aggregated information -      Volume -      Price -      Total	105,939 £3.15 £333,707.85
e)	Date of the transaction	6 August 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.

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)
		£5.172	5
d)	Aggregated information -      Volume -      Price -      Total	5 £5.172 £25.86
e)	Date of the transaction	10 August 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)
		£5.172	73
d)	Aggregated information -      Volume -      Price -      Total	73 £5.172 £377.56
e)	Date of the transaction	10 August 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)
		£5.172	60
d)	Aggregated information -      Volume -      Price -      Total	60 £5.172 £310.32
e)	Date of the transaction	10 August 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)
		£5.172	73
d)	Aggregated information -      Volume -      Price -      Total	73 £5.172 £377.56
e)	Date of the transaction	10 August 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.

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 September 2026

/s/ Alasdair Murray

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Alasdair Murray

Interim Company Secretary