BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (BRGE) has published its latest voting rights and capital disclosure, confirming that its issued share capital stood at 88,544,949 ordinary shares of £0.001 each as at 13 November 2026, excluding shares held in treasury. The update, released in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1), provides shareholders with the denominator figure required to assess whether they must notify interests or changes in interests in the Company. The disclosure is a routine regulatory obligation under Article 15 of the Transparency Directive, and investors with material or near-threshold holdings in BRGE should review their positions against the confirmed figure.

Key Points

  • BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (BRGE)
  • The Company has confirmed its voting share capital denominator as 88,544,949 ordinary shares as at 13 November 2026
  • 29,383,989 shares are held in treasury and are excluded from the denominator figure; each ordinary share carries a nominal value of £0.001
  • Investors approaching regulatory notification thresholds under DTR 5 should use 88,544,949 as the reference denominator for their calculations

BRGE Confirms 88,544,949 Ordinary Shares Excluding 29,383,989 Treasury Shares

As at 13 November 2026, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc reports that its total issued capital comprises 88,544,949 ordinary shares of £0.001 each, once 29,383,989 shares held in treasury are excluded. The treasury share figure is significant in scale relative to the total position, reflecting the trust's ongoing capital management activity. Shareholders are directed to use 88,544,949 as the denominator when calculating whether any interest in, or change to any interest in, the Company triggers a disclosure obligation under the FCA's transparency framework. The announcement was made in conformity with DTR provision 5.6.1.

Regulatory Context: DTR 5.6.1 and the Transparency Directive Obligation for BRGE

The disclosure is a standard regulatory requirement under Article 15 of the Transparency Directive, implemented in the UK through the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Investment trusts and listed companies are required to publish updated voting rights figures whenever their share capital changes, ensuring that existing and prospective shareholders can accurately determine whether their holdings cross reportable thresholds. For BRGE, a closed-ended investment trust managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited and focused on greater European equities, maintaining transparent capital disclosures is a continuous compliance obligation throughout the financial year.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Focus on Pan-European Equity Exposure

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust is a London-listed closed-ended fund providing investors with exposure to equities across the broader European region, including both developed and emerging European markets. The trust is managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, with company secretarial matters handled by Lucy Dina, who is listed as the contact for all enquiries relating to this announcement. The trust's structure as a closed-ended vehicle means its share count can be influenced by buyback programmes, treasury share activity, and periodic capital decisions taken by the board.