BP PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by BP p.l.c. reports on the company's total voting rights and share capital structure. The data is effective as of 31 July 2024, with the report dated 1 August 2024. The filing is made in accordance 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 does not provide financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It focuses exclusively on capital structure and voting rights.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares Issued (excluding treasury) | 16,485,146,889 |
| Ordinary Shares Par Value | US$0.25 per share |
| Preference Shares Issued | 12,706,252 |
| Preference Shares Par Value | £1 per share |
| Ordinary Shares Held in Treasury | 719,829,795 |
| Total Voting Rights (including treasury) | 17,210,059,184 |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against a prior period to identify material changes in share count or voting rights. It states the current status of the capital measure as an "Issue of subscription shares" effective 31 July 2024.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure regarding share capital composition.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Voting Rights Calculation: Ordinary shares carry one vote each. Preference shares carry two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.
- Treasury Shares: Approximately 720 million ordinary shares are held in treasury and are excluded from dividend payments and voting at shareholder meetings, though they are included in the total voting rights count for regulatory notification purposes.
- Regulatory Thresholds: Shareholders should use the total voting rights figure (17,210,059,184) to determine if they must notify their interest under DGTRs or WpHG.
- Financial Data Absence: Investors seeking operational or financial performance data should refer to BP's Form 20-F or quarterly earnings releases, as this document contains none.