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

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Unilever PLC provides an update on its share capital and voting rights as at 30 April 2026. Issued share capital consisted of 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. None were held as treasury shares, while 253,651 ordinary shares were held by Unilever group companies without exercisable voting rights.

As a result, there were 2,184,951,596 shares with voting rights. This figure is the denominator shareholders should use when calculating whether they must notify holdings or changes under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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Issued share capital 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares As at 30 April 2026
Shares held by Unilever group companies 253,651 ordinary shares Held by or on behalf of Unilever group companies; voting rights not exercisable
Shares with voting rights 2,184,951,596 shares As at 30 April 2026; basis for UK disclosure thresholds
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.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory
"made in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1"
voting rights financial
"there were 2,184,951,596 shares with voting rights"
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.
ordinary shares financial
"issued share capital as at 30 April 2026 consisted of 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares"
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
 
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
 
May 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 May 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 April 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 253,651 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 April 2026, there were 2,184,951,596 shares with voting rights.
 
The figure of 2,184,951,596 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 May 2026
 

FAQ

What is Unilever PLC’s total issued share capital as at 30 April 2026?

As at 30 April 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 in issue, before adjusting for holdings without exercisable voting rights within the Unilever group.

How many Unilever PLC shares carry voting rights as at 30 April 2026?

As at 30 April 2026, 2,184,951,596 Unilever PLC shares carried voting rights. This number excludes shares held by Unilever group companies without exercisable voting rights and is used by investors for regulatory disclosure threshold calculations under UK transparency rules.

Does Unilever PLC hold any treasury shares in this 6-K update for UL?

Unilever PLC reported that no ordinary shares were held as treasury shares as at 30 April 2026. All issued ordinary shares were either in public hands or held within the Unilever group, with group-held shares not having exercisable voting rights attached.

What are Unilever Group Shares and how do they affect voting rights?

Unilever Group Shares are 253,651 ordinary shares held by or on behalf of companies in the Unilever group. The voting rights attached to these shares are not exercisable, so they are excluded when calculating the total number of shares with voting rights for disclosure purposes.

Which share count should UL shareholders use for UK disclosure calculations?

Shareholders should use 2,184,951,596 as the denominator when assessing notification obligations. This figure represents the total number of Unilever PLC shares with voting rights on 30 April 2026 under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.