IQE plc, the Cardiff-headquartered global supplier of advanced compound semiconductor wafers, has published its latest total voting rights disclosure as at 10 November 2026. The AIM-listed company confirms its issued share capital stands at 1,333,076,221 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, with 4,115 shares held in treasury, leaving 1,333,072,106 shares carrying full voting rights. The figure serves as the regulatory denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether their interests trigger notification obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Points

  • IQE plc (IQE), listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, headquartered in Cardiff, UK
  • Total voting rights confirmed at 1,333,072,106 ordinary shares of 1 pence each as at 10 November 2026
  • Issued share capital totals 1,333,076,221 shares, with 4,115 shares held in treasury and therefore excluded from voting rights
  • Investors should monitor whether the updated denominator affects any upcoming shareholder notification thresholds under FCA transparency rules

IQE's 1 Pence Ordinary Shares and Treasury Position as at 10 November 2026

The announcement states that as at 10 November 2026, IQE's issued share capital comprised 1,333,076,221 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 1 pence. Of these, 4,115 shares are held in treasury, meaning they carry no voting rights and are excluded from the regulatory denominator. The resulting total of 1,333,072,106 voting shares is the figure shareholders are required to use when assessing whether a change in their holding crosses a reportable threshold under FCA rules. The treasury position remains minimal relative to the total issued capital.

FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rules: Why the Denominator Matters for IQE Shareholders

Under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders in UK-listed companies must notify both the company and the FCA when their voting interest crosses certain percentage thresholds. The denominator — in this case 1,333,072,106 — is the base figure against which any individual shareholding is measured. A change in total voting rights, even a minor one, can shift whether a particular investor is above or below a notification threshold, making regular disclosure of this figure an important element of market transparency for all investors holding positions in IQE.

IQE's Global Compound Semiconductor Operations Across UK, US and Taiwan

IQE describes itself as the leading global supplier of advanced compound semiconductor wafers and materials solutions, drawing on more than 35 years of specialist expertise. The company operates manufacturing facilities across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Taiwan, serving customers from early-stage innovation through to high-volume production. Its technology portfolio spans end markets including artificial intelligence and datacentres, consumer electronics, communications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, and automotive and industrial applications, positioning it across several structurally significant growth sectors in the global semiconductor industry.