Balfour Beatty PLC (BBY), the leading international infrastructure group, has published its monthly total voting rights and issued share capital disclosure in compliance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R. As at 31 October 2026, the company's total number of voting rights stood at 472,215,858, a figure shareholders and others with notification obligations must use as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to disclose an interest under the FCA's transparency rules. The update reflects the company's current treasury share position and provides a formal reference point for compliance purposes.

Key Points

  • Balfour Beatty PLC (BBY) — leading international infrastructure group listed in the UK
  • Total voting rights confirmed at 472,215,858 as at 31 October 2026
  • Issued share capital comprises 492,848,584 ordinary shares of 50p each; 20,632,726 shares are held in treasury and carry no voting or dividend rights
  • Investors and notifiable shareholders should use 472,215,858 as the denominator for FCA transparency rule calculations going forward

Balfour Beatty's Issued Share Capital and Treasury Share Position at 31 October 2026

As at 31 October 2026, Balfour Beatty's issued share capital comprised 492,848,584 ordinary shares of 50 pence each, with each share carrying one vote. Of these, 20,632,726 ordinary shares are currently held in treasury. Treasury shares are excluded from voting at shareholder meetings and are not eligible for dividend payments, meaning they do not contribute to the company's effective voting capital. The net result is a total voting rights figure of 472,215,858, which represents the shares actively participating in corporate governance decisions and forms the basis for shareholder notification thresholds.

FCA Transparency Rules: How Shareholders Must Use the 472,215,858 Denominator

The disclosure was made in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, which requires listed companies to notify the market of changes to their total voting rights and issued share capital on a monthly basis. The figure of 472,215,858 is the prescribed denominator that shareholders — and any other parties with notification obligations — must apply when assessing whether their holding in Balfour Beatty crosses a threshold requiring disclosure. Notifications relating to interests in the company should be directed to the company secretary and investor relations teams at the email addresses provided in the announcement.

Balfour Beatty's Infrastructure Portfolio Spanning M25, Hinkley Point C and Dallas Development

Balfour Beatty finances, develops, builds, maintains and operates essential infrastructure across its core markets. Current major projects include operating and maintaining the M25 motorway and its key arterial routes, contributing to the delivery of Hinkley Point C — the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation — expanding Rolls-Royce's Raynesway facilities in Derby in support of the UK's submarine programme, and delivering the Knox Street mixed-use development in Dallas, Texas. The group combines deep engineering and construction expertise with long-term investment capability across more than a century of infrastructure delivery worldwide.