BP PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by BP p.l.c. covers the period ended July 1, 2024. The report serves as a notification of the total voting rights and share capital structure as of June 28, 2024, in compliance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DGTRs) and Section 41 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is strictly a capital structure disclosure.
Material Changes and Capital Structure
The filing details the following share capital composition as of June 28, 2024:
- Ordinary Shares: 16,608,133,770 issued (excluding treasury shares), par value US$0.25, with one vote per share.
- Preference Shares: 12,706,252 issued, par value £1, with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.
- Treasury Shares: 722,282,438 ordinary shares held in treasury. These shares do not carry voting rights or dividend entitlements.
- Total Voting Rights: 16,613,216,270 (excluding treasury shares).
- Total Voting Rights (Including Treasury): 17,335,498,708 (calculated for specific regulatory thresholds).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure regarding share capital.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of voting rights (16,613,216,270) to determine disclosure obligations under DGTRs.
- Note the distinction between issued ordinary shares and treasury shares (722,282,438), as treasury shares are excluded from dividend and voting calculations.
- Confirm the voting weight of preference shares (2 votes per £5 nominal capital) when assessing total control dynamics.