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Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) details 2.18B shares with voting rights

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Unilever PLC reported an update on its share capital and voting rights. As at 27 February 2026, the company had 2,185,205,247 issued ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. Of these, 256,281 shares were held by Unilever group companies and their voting rights are not exercisable.

This leaves 2,184,948,966 Unilever PLC shares with voting rights as at that date. Shareholders may use this voting-rights figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
March 2026
Commission File
Number: 001-04546
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 UNILEVER PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 _____________________________________________________
 
UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive office)
_____________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
 
 
 
 
 
 
02 March 2026
 
Unilever PLC
 
Voting Rights and Capital Update
 
 
 
The following notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.
 
Unilever PLC's issued share capital as at 27 February 2026 consisted of 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. Of those ordinary shares, no shares were held as treasury shares and 256,281 ordinary shares (including ordinary shares represented by Unilever PLC ADSs) were held by or on behalf of companies in the Unilever group (the "Unilever Group Shares"). The voting rights attaching to the Unilever Group Shares are not exercisable. Accordingly, as at 27 February 2026, there were 2,184,948,966 shares with voting rights.
 
The figure of 2,184,948,966 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Unilever PLC under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
 
 
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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.
 
UNILEVER PLC
 
/P/ KAKKAD
 
 
 
By P KAKKAD
 
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP COMPANY SECRETARY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date 02 March 2026

FAQ

What change in Unilever PLC (UL) voting rights is disclosed?

Unilever PLC discloses that, as at 27 February 2026, there are 2,184,948,966 shares with voting rights. This figure results from its total issued share capital minus shares held within the Unilever group whose voting rights are not exercisable.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares are currently in issue?

As at 27 February 2026, Unilever PLC has 2,185,205,247 issued ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. This total represents the company’s full issued share capital, before adjusting for shares without exercisable voting rights held within the group.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares lack exercisable voting rights?

Unilever PLC states that 256,281 ordinary shares, including those represented by ADSs, are held by or on behalf of group companies. The voting rights attaching to these Unilever Group Shares are not exercisable, reducing the total number of voting shares in the market.

What denominator should Unilever PLC (UL) shareholders use for FCA notifications?

Shareholders may use 2,184,948,966 as the denominator when calculating threshold crossings. This number reflects the Unilever PLC shares with voting rights under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules as at 27 February 2026.

Why does Unilever PLC (UL) provide this voting rights and capital update?

Unilever PLC provides this update to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. It helps investors accurately assess percentage holdings and determine whether they must notify interests or changes in interests in the company.
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