Unilever PLC (UL) updates voting rights count and share capital

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Unilever PLC reported an update on its voting rights and share capital. As at 31 March 2026, the company had 2,185,205,247 issued ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each, with no treasury shares. Of these, 256,282 shares were held within the Unilever group and their voting rights are not exercisable.

This leaves 2,184,948,965 shares with voting rights. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their interest, or any change in their interest, under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Issued ordinary shares: 2,185,205,247 shares Shares with voting rights: 2,184,948,965 shares Unilever Group Shares: 256,282 shares +1 more

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Issued ordinary shares 2,185,205,247 shares Issued share capital as at 31 March 2026

Shares with voting rights 2,184,948,965 shares Voting shares as at 31 March 2026

Unilever Group Shares 256,282 shares Held by or on behalf of Unilever group; voting rights not exercisable

Nominal value per share 3 1/2p per share Ordinary share nominal value

Key Terms

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

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treasury shares financial

"Of those ordinary shares, no shares were held as treasury shares"

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.

voting rights financial

"The voting rights attaching to the Unilever Group Shares are not exercisable."

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 UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules."

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.

ADSs financial

"including ordinary shares represented by Unilever PLC ADSs"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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

April 2026

Commission File

Number: 001-04546

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UNILEVER PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND

(Address of principal executive office)

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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 ☐

01 April 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 31 March 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 256,282 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 31 March 2026, there were 2,184,948,965 shares with voting rights.

The figure of 2,184,948,965 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.

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.

UNILEVER PLC

/P/ KAKKAD

By P KAKKAD

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP COMPANY SECRETARY

Date 01 April 2026

FAQ

What is Unilever PLC (UL) announcing in this voting rights update?

Unilever PLC is providing an updated count of its voting share capital. As of 31 March 2026, it discloses how many ordinary shares are issued and how many carry voting rights for regulatory transparency purposes under UK Financial Conduct Authority rules.

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

As at 31 March 2026, Unilever PLC’s issued share capital consisted of 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. This figure represents all ordinary shares the company has issued, before adjusting for any shares without exercisable voting rights.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares carry voting rights?

As at 31 March 2026, 2,184,948,965 Unilever PLC ordinary shares carried voting rights. This number excludes shares held by or on behalf of Unilever group companies whose voting rights are not exercisable under the company’s disclosure.

Does Unilever PLC (UL) hold any treasury shares as of 31 March 2026?

Unilever PLC reports that none of its 2,185,205,247 issued ordinary shares were held as treasury shares on 31 March 2026. All issued shares were either in public hands or held within the Unilever group with specified voting-rights treatment.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares are held within the Unilever group?

Unilever PLC states that 256,282 ordinary shares, including those represented by Unilever PLC ADSs, were held by or on behalf of companies in the Unilever group. The voting rights attached to these Unilever Group Shares are not exercisable.

How should Unilever PLC (UL) shareholders use the voting rights figure?

Shareholders may use the figure of 2,184,948,965 voting shares as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their interest, or any change in that interest, under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.