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Unilever reports 2.15B shares with voting rights

The stated voting-rights denominator gives shareholders a reference figure for assessing UK interest-notification requirements.

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Unilever PLC reported that its issued share capital as of October 30, 2026 comprised 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. Of those, 30,703,780 were held as treasury shares and 172,182 were held by or on behalf of Unilever Group companies; voting rights attached to the group shares are not exercisable.

Unilever PLC reported 2,154,329,285 shares with voting rights. Shareholders may use that figure as the denominator when determining whether they must notify an interest or a change in interest under UK disclosure rules.

Issued ordinary shares 2,185,205,247 shares As of October 30, 2026; ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each
Treasury shares 30,703,780 shares As of October 30, 2026
Unilever Group Shares 172,182 shares As of October 30, 2026; voting rights are not exercisable
Shares with voting rights 2,154,329,285 shares As of October 30, 2026; denominator for UK interest-notification calculations
issued share capital financial
"Unilever PLC’s issued share capital as at 30 October 2026"
Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.
treasury shares financial
"30,703,780 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 regulatory
"there were 2,154,329,285 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.
denominator regulatory
"may be used by shareholders as the denominator"
The denominator is the number on the bottom of a fraction that shows the total population or base used to calculate a rate, percentage or ratio — for example, the total shares outstanding when calculating earnings per share, or all trial participants when reporting a safety rate. It matters to investors because changing the denominator (by issuing more shares, changing the population measured, or narrowing the base) can make percentages and per‑unit figures look better or worse even if the underlying raw numbers stay the same, much like changing the size of a pizza makes each slice appear larger or smaller.

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What denominator should UL shareholders use for UK interest notifications?

UL shareholders may use 2,154,329,285 shares with voting rights as of October 30, 2026 to determine whether they must notify an interest or a change in interest 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
_________________________________________________
FORM 6-K
_________________________________________________
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
November 2026
Commission File
Number: 001-04546
______________________________________________________
 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 ☐
 
  
 
2 November 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 October 2026 consisted of 2,185,205,247 ordinary shares of 3 1/2p each. Of those ordinary shares, 30,703,780 were held as treasury shares and 172,182 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 October 2026, there were 2,154,329,285 shares with voting rights.
 
The figure of 2,154,329,285 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.
 
Prakash Kakkad
 
Chief Legal Officer and Group Company Secretary
 

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
 
/s/ P. KAKKAD
 
 
 
By P KAKKAD
 
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP COMPANY SECRETARY
 
 
Date 02 November 2026

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