BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (BRGE) has published its latest total voting rights disclosure in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. As at 6 November 2026, the Company's issued share capital excluding treasury shares stood at 88,660,782 ordinary shares of £0.001 each. The figure serves as the official denominator for shareholders calculating whether they must notify the Company of a notifiable interest or a change in their holding. Investors tracking significant shareholding 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 88,660,782 ordinary shares as at 6 November 2026
  • 29,268,156 shares are currently held in treasury and excluded from the voting rights denominator
  • Shareholders should monitor whether their holdings cross FCA notification thresholds using the updated denominator

BRGE Confirms Voting Rights Denominator of 88,660,782 Ordinary Shares

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc has notified the market that its issued capital as at 6 November 2026 comprised 88,660,782 ordinary shares of £0.001 each, after excluding 29,268,156 shares held in treasury. The disclosure was made in conformity with provision 5.6.1 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which requires listed companies to publish the total number of voting rights attached to shares in issue. This figure is the denominator shareholders must use when assessing whether their interest in BRGE crosses a threshold requiring formal notification under the Rules.

Treasury Share Position and Its Effect on BRGE's Notifiable Capital

The 29,268,156 shares held in treasury by BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust are excluded from the voting rights calculation in line with standard regulatory practice. Treasury shares carry no voting rights and are therefore removed from the denominator used in shareholder notification calculations. The combined total of shares in issue inclusive of treasury shares would stand materially higher, but the announcement makes clear that only the 88,660,782 figure is relevant for the purposes of DTR 5.6 compliance. Shareholders holding positions close to FCA reporting thresholds should take particular note of this updated denominator when reviewing their exposure.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Investment Mandate and Regulatory Obligations

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust is a closed-ended investment company managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, focusing on investment opportunities across the broader European region. As a UK-listed investment trust, the Company is subject to ongoing FCA transparency obligations, including regular disclosure of its total voting rights and issued capital. These routine notifications are a legal requirement under Article 15 of the Transparency Directive, as implemented in the UK through the DTR, and are designed to ensure that all market participants have access to accurate and current share capital information to support informed decision-making.