BP PLC

BP p.l.c. has reported its total voting rights and share capital as of September 30, 2026. The issued share capital comprises 15,705,666,807 ordinary shares and 12,706,252 preference shares. The company holds 780,646,187 ordinary shares in treasury, which are not considered for dividend payments or voting. The total number of voting rights stands at 15,710,749,307, information relevant for shareholders' disclosure obligations.

BP PLC filed a Form 6-K reporting various transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. These include share acquisitions through option exercises, share plans, and dividend reinvestment plans by executives such as Gordon Birrell, Kate Thomson, Michael Sosso, Sam Skerry, and Emeka Emembolu. The filing also details the payment of the second quarter interim dividend for 2026, amounting to 6.4059 pence per ordinary share, payable in sterling.

BP PLC reported a strong financial performance for Q2 2026, with underlying replacement cost profit reaching $5.7 billion and operating cash flow at $10.9 billion. Profit attributable to shareholders was $3.9 billion. CEO Meg O'Neill outlined five priorities for improvement, including strengthening the balance sheet, simplifying the portfolio through divestments (Gelsenkirchen refinery, retail business in Austria, North Sea business, Archaea), and driving operational excellence. The company also updated its 2026 guidance for capital expenditure and divestment proceeds, and announced an intention to repay $1.0 billion in hybrid securities.

BP PLC reported a strong financial performance for Q2 2026 with underlying replacement cost profit reaching $5.7 billion, a $2.5 billion increase from the previous quarter, and operating cash flow of $10.9 billion. The company also reduced net debt to $22.3 billion and increased its dividend by 4% to 8.66 cents per ordinary share. Strategically, BP announced several divestments, including the sale of its Austrian retail business and Gelsenkirchen refinery, and plans to market its North Sea business and Archaea Energy, while the CEO outlined five priorities for performance improvement. Operational performance, however, saw a slight decline in upstream plant reliability and refining availability.

BP p.l.c. announced its total voting rights and share capital composition as of July 31, 2026. The company reported 15,704,171,728 ordinary shares with voting rights and 12,706,252 preference shares. The total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c. is 15,709,254,228, which is provided for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

BP PLC reported several transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) in early July 2026. Key executives, including CFO Kate Thomson, Deputy CEO Carol Howle, and EVPs Gordon Birrell, Kerry Dryburgh, Emeka Emembolu, and Michael Sosso, acquired ordinary shares through dividend reinvestment plans (DRIP) and the BP ShareMatch UK Plan. These transactions occurred on July 1st, 2nd, and 10th, 2026, with share prices ranging from £4.58242 to £4.818.

BP PLC announced the conclusion of its formal audit tender process, resulting in the re-appointment of Deloitte LLP as its statutory auditor. This re-appointment will take effect from the 2028 financial year, pending shareholder approval at the 2027 Annual General Meeting. The company noted that it is required to tender its statutory audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years, with Deloitte having served since the 2018 financial year.

BP p.l.c. announced changes to the membership and roles within its board committees, effective August 1, 2026. Ian Tyler will become the new Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee. Tushar Morzaria has been appointed Interim Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee, with Ian Tyler stepping down from that role but remaining a member. Hina Nagarajan will join the People and Remuneration Committee as a new member.

BP is offering a new introductory deal for its bp rewards Visa cardmembers, providing 50 cents off per gallon at bp and Amoco stations for the first 60 days, followed by 15 cents off per gallon. This limited-time offer, available for new accounts opened by September 30, 2026, could save a typical cardmember over $60 in two months. The card, issued by FNBO, features no annual fee, unlimited rewards, and earns accelerated points on various spending categories including fuel, groceries, and dining.

BP p.l.c. issued a trading statement providing updated guidance for the second quarter of 2026. The company expects reported upstream production to be lower at 2,170 to 2,220 mboe/d due to seasonal maintenance and Middle East disruption. Net debt is projected to decrease significantly to $22-23 billion, driven by hybrid bond redemption and Gulf of America settlement payments. The company also anticipates positive impacts from realizations and refining margins, alongside impairments of around $1.0 billion related to transition businesses.