Forterra plc (FORT), the UK-based manufacturer of clay bricks and other building products, has published its monthly total voting rights and capital disclosure as at 31 October 2026. The announcement confirms the company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights figure, which shareholders must use as the denominator when calculating whether they are obliged to notify the Financial Conduct Authority of changes in their interests. The update was released on 2 November 2026 in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Points

  • Forterra plc (FORT) — UK-listed manufacturer of clay bricks and building products
  • Issued ordinary share capital as at 31 October 2026 stands at 201,295,853 ordinary shares of £0.01 each, all carrying voting rights
  • No ordinary shares are held in treasury, meaning the total voting rights figure equals the full issued share count
  • Investors and institutional shareholders should note this denominator figure when assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules

Forterra's Issued Share Capital Confirmed at 201,295,853 Ordinary Shares of £0.01 Each

At the close of business on 31 October 2026, Forterra plc's issued ordinary share capital comprised 201,295,853 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of £0.01 and each carrying full voting rights. The announcement states that no ordinary shares are held in treasury, which means there is no reduction to the total voting rights figure arising from treasury holdings. The total number of voting rights in the company therefore stands at 201,295,853, reflecting the entirety of the issued share capital as it stood at that date.

FCA Denominator Disclosure Supports Shareholder Notification Obligations Under Transparency Rules

The disclosure is made under paragraph 5.6.1A R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which requires companies to publish their total voting rights at the end of each month in which a change occurs, or on a monthly basis as applicable. Shareholders and institutional investors are reminded by the announcement that this figure — 201,295,853 — serves as the denominator for calculations determining whether a notifiable interest, or a change in interest, has been reached. Failing to notify the FCA when crossing relevant thresholds is a compliance risk for major shareholders.

Forterra's Role as a UK Building Products Manufacturer and Its Listed Status

Forterra plc is a leading UK manufacturer of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, and other building products, supplying the residential and commercial construction sectors. The company operates manufacturing sites across England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its revenues are closely linked to UK housebuilding activity and construction volumes, meaning that shifts in housing starts or infrastructure investment can materially influence demand for its products. Company Secretary Frances Tock is named in the announcement as the primary contact for this regulatory disclosure, with FTI Consulting handling media relations.