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Unilever PLC (UL) details 2.18B voting shares in capital update

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Unilever PLC reports an update on its voting rights and share capital. As at 30 January 2026, the company had issued 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. None of these were held as treasury shares, but 314,912 shares were held by Unilever group companies, and the voting rights on those shares cannot be used.

This means there were 2,180,690,335 Unilever PLC shares with voting rights on that date. Shareholders can use this voting-share figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must disclose a new or changed holding under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s 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
 
February 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 February 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 30 January 2026 consisted of 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. Of those ordinary shares, no shares were held as treasury shares and 314,912 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 30 January 2026, there were 2,180,690,335 shares with voting rights.
 
The figure of 2,180,690,335 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
 
/S/ M VARSELLONA
 
 
 
By M VARSELLONA
 
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP SECRETARY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date 03 February 2026

FAQ

What voting rights update did Unilever PLC (UL) provide in February 2026?

Unilever PLC reported that, as at 30 January 2026, it had 2,180,690,335 shares with voting rights. This figure excludes 314,912 shares held by Unilever group companies, whose voting rights are not exercisable under applicable rules.

How many Unilever PLC (UL) shares were in issue as of 30 January 2026?

As of 30 January 2026, Unilever PLC’s issued share capital consisted of 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. This total includes shares held within the Unilever group but none designated as treasury shares by the company itself.

Why are some Unilever PLC (UL) shares excluded from voting rights?

A total of 314,912 Unilever PLC ordinary shares, including those represented by ADSs, were held by or on behalf of Unilever group companies. The voting rights attached to these ‘Unilever Group Shares’ are not exercisable, so they are excluded from the voting-share count.

What denominator should Unilever PLC (UL) shareholders use for UK disclosure thresholds?

Shareholders should use 2,180,690,335 as the denominator when assessing UK disclosure thresholds. This number represents the Unilever PLC shares with voting rights on 30 January 2026, as referenced in the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Does Unilever PLC (UL) hold any treasury shares as of 30 January 2026?

Unilever PLC stated that none of its 2,181,005,247 issued ordinary shares were held as treasury shares on 30 January 2026. All non-voting shares were instead held by Unilever group companies, whose attached voting rights are not exercisable.
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