LONDON - BP (NYSE:BP) p.l.c., the global oil and gas company headquartered in the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280), has announced a new total number of voting rights, in compliance with Section 41 of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act). As of February 10, 2025, the company has detailed an updated count of its shares and voting rights.
The updated capital structure includes 16,011,983,358 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of US$0.25, excluding treasury shares, and 12,706,252 preference shares, each with a nominal value of £1. Additionally, BP holds 480,249,576 ordinary shares in treasury. The new total number of voting rights, which includes treasury shares, amounts to 16,497,315,434.
According to BP, ordinary shares carry one vote per share, whereas preference shares have two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held. This adjustment in the total number of voting rights follows the other capital measure under § 41 (1) of the WpHG, which took effect on February 10, 2025.
The following day, on February 11, 2025, BP reported a slight change in the total number of voting rights. The count of ordinary shares, excluding treasury shares, was adjusted to 16,006,063,418. Despite this slight change, the number of preference shares and treasury shares remained the same. Consequently, the new total number of voting rights, inclusive of treasury shares, was reported as 16,491,395,494.
These updates are part of BP’s regular disclosures to keep its investors and the market informed of changes in its capital structure, particularly those that affect voting rights. The company has ensured that all information is disseminated in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.
This announcement is based on a press release statement and provides shareholders and potential investors with the latest verified information regarding BP’s voting rights and capital structure.
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