Legal & General Group updates total voting rights in UK filing
Legal & General Group plc has updated the market on its issued share capital and total voting rights as of 02 November 2026. The figure gives shareholders the basis for calculating whether they must notify an interest or a change in interest under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Highlights
- Legal & General Group plc confirms issued share capital of 3,000,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares of 2.5 pence each as of 02 November 2026.
- The total voting rights figure matches the share capital at 3,000,000,000, as disclosed in an RNS via London Stock Exchange.
- This updated voting rights denominator enables shareholders to assess notification requirements under FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Share capital position on 02 November 2026
As reported by London Stock Exchange, Legal & General Group plc says its issued share capital stands at 3,000,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares of 2.5 pence each as of 02 November 2026.The company states that the total voting rights figure is also 3,000,000,000, matching the number of ordinary shares in issue. This disclosure is made through an RNS announcement for market participants tracking ownership thresholds and regulatory obligations.
Implications for shareholder disclosure requirements
Shareholders may use the total voting rights number as the denominator for assessing whether they need to notify the company of an interest, or a change to an interest, under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.Such updates are a routine part of listed company reporting in the UK market, helping investors determine whether their holdings cross thresholds that trigger formal notification requirements.
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