BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (BRGE) has published its latest total voting rights notification in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. As at 9 November 2026, the Company's issued share capital excluding treasury shares stood at 88,612,691 ordinary shares of £0.001 each. The figure serves as the official denominator for shareholders calculating whether they must disclose interests or changes in interests under DTR 5.6. Investors holding or approaching notifiable thresholds in BRGE should update their calculations accordingly.

Key Points

  • BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (BRGE)
  • Issued share capital excluding treasury shares confirmed at 88,612,691 ordinary shares of £0.001 each as at 9 November 2026
  • 29,316,247 shares are currently held in treasury and excluded from the voting rights denominator
  • Investors should watch whether further buybacks or share issuances alter the denominator in forthcoming monthly disclosures

BRGE Confirms 88,612,691 Ordinary Shares as the DTR 5.6 Denominator

Under DTR 5.6.1 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, listed companies are required to notify the market of their total voting rights at the end of each calendar month in which a change occurs. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust has confirmed that as at 9 November 2026, the relevant denominator is 88,612,691 ordinary shares. Each share carries a nominal value of £0.001. Shareholders must use this figure when assessing whether their current holding triggers a disclosure obligation or whether a recent change in their position crosses a notifiable threshold under the Rules.

29,316,247 Treasury Shares Excluded From BRGE's Voting Rights Calculation

The announcement states that 29,316,247 ordinary shares are held in treasury by the Company and are therefore excluded from the denominator figure. Treasury shares carry no voting rights and are set aside from the total issued capital for the purposes of regulatory calculations. The combined total of shares in issue — including those held in treasury — therefore amounts to 117,928,938 ordinary shares, though only the 88,612,691 non-treasury shares are relevant for shareholder notification purposes. The scale of the treasury holding suggests the trust has been an active participant in share buyback activity over its history.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Acts as Company Secretary for the European Trust

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust is managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, one of the UK's largest asset management groups. The trust focuses on investment across European equity markets, providing shareholders with exposure to the broader European region. Company secretarial responsibilities are handled by Lucy Dina at BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, who is named as the contact for all enquiries relating to this notification. The trust's LEI is recorded as 5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55, as cited in the announcement.