Genus plc (LSE: GNS), the animal genetics and breeding company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has published its total voting rights disclosure as at 31 October 2026. The announcement confirms that the company's issued share capital stands at 65,123,764 ordinary shares of 10p each, all carrying identical voting rights. No ordinary shares are currently held in treasury, meaning the full issued amount represents the active voting share count. The figure is relevant to shareholders who must monitor their holdings against FCA disclosure thresholds.

Key Points

  • Genus plc (GNS) — listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • Issued ordinary share capital confirmed at 65,123,764 shares of 10p each as at 31 October 2026
  • No ordinary shares are held in treasury; all issued shares carry identical voting rights
  • Investors should assess whether their holdings trigger FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notification obligations using this denominator

Genus plc Issued Share Capital Stands at 65,123,764 Ordinary Shares on 31 October 2026

Genus plc confirmed in its 2 November 2026 announcement that its total issued ordinary share capital as at 31 October 2026 comprises 65,123,764 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 10 pence. All shares carry identical voting rights, and none are currently held in treasury. This means the entire issued share capital is active and counts towards the total voting rights figure. The disclosure was made in accordance with standard regulatory practice under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which require listed companies to publish this information at the end of each month in which a change occurs.

FCA Transparency Rules: How Shareholders Must Use the 65,123,764 Denominator

Under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders in UK-listed companies are required to notify the company and the market when their percentage interest in voting rights crosses certain thresholds. The denominator for these calculations is the total number of shares with voting rights in issue. Genus has confirmed that figure to be 65,123,764 as at 31 October 2026. Shareholders — including institutional investors and significant individual holders — should use this number to assess whether any recent changes to their positions require a formal notification to Genus and the FCA.

No Treasury Shares Held: All Genus Ordinary Shares Carry Full Voting Rights

The announcement explicitly states that no ordinary shares are currently held in treasury by Genus plc. Treasury shares, when held, are excluded from voting rights calculations and can affect the denominator used for FCA threshold assessments. With zero shares in treasury, the full issued count of 65,123,764 ordinary shares represents the complete voting rights base. Investors may be watching whether any future share buyback activity alters this position, which would require an updated disclosure. Contact for further information is Vaughn Walton, Deputy Company Secretary, reachable on +44 (0)1256 347100.