Unilever PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Unilever PLC, dated August 3, 2026, serves as a notification regarding voting rights and capital structure. The data reflects the company's issued share capital as of July 31, 2026, in compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It is strictly a corporate governance update regarding share capital.
Material Changes and Capital Structure
- Total Issued Ordinary Shares: 2,185,205,247 (3 1/2p each).
- Treasury Shares: 30,703,780.
- Unilever Group Shares: 174,123 (held by or on behalf of group companies; voting rights are not exercisable).
- Shares with Voting Rights: 2,154,327,344.
The figure of 2,154,327,344 shares with voting rights is designated as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification thresholds under UK disclosure rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. It is a routine regulatory disclosure of capital structure.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares with voting rights (2,154,327,344) against current market data to ensure accurate calculation of ownership thresholds.
- Confirm the count of treasury shares (30,703,780) and group-held shares (174,123) to understand the fully diluted share count versus voting power.
- Note that this filing does not contain financial results; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial performance.