SSE plc has notified the market of its total voting rights and issued share capital as at 30 October 2026, in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. The FTSE-listed energy company disclosed that its total issued share capital stands at 1,223,928,407 ordinary shares, of which 4,026,826 are held in treasury. With voting rights on treasury shares automatically suspended, the effective total voting rights figure is 1,219,901,581 — a number shareholders must use as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to disclose a notifiable interest under FCA rules.

Key Points

  • SSE plc (SSE) — major UK-listed integrated energy company operating across electricity networks, renewables, and energy services
  • Total voting rights confirmed at 1,219,901,581 ordinary shares as at 30 October 2026
  • Issued share capital of 1,223,928,407 includes 4,026,826 treasury shares with suspended voting rights
  • Investors and major shareholders should use the 1,219,901,581 denominator figure to assess FCA disclosure obligations

SSE plc Issued Share Capital and Treasury Share Position at 30 October 2026

As at 30 October 2026, SSE plc's total issued share capital comprised 1,223,928,407 ordinary shares. Of this total, 4,026,826 ordinary shares are currently held in treasury. Under UK company law and FCA regulation, voting rights attached to treasury shares are automatically suspended, meaning these shares carry no voting entitlement at general meetings. The net result is a total voting rights figure of 1,219,901,581 ordinary shares, which represents the effective voting capital of the company at the reporting date. The disclosure was made in accordance with DTR 5.6.1, which requires listed companies to notify the market of changes to total voting rights on a monthly basis.

FCA Disclosure Denominator Shareholders Must Apply Under DTR Rules

The 1,219,901,581 figure serves a specific regulatory function: it is the denominator that shareholders are required to use when calculating whether their holding in SSE plc has crossed a notifiable threshold under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Institutional investors, fund managers, and any party accumulating or reducing a significant stake in SSE plc must apply this figure to determine if a disclosure obligation has been triggered. Thresholds under DTR 5 typically apply at 3%, 5%, 10%, and further increments of shareholding relative to total voting rights. Investors with positions near these levels may wish to review their holdings against the updated denominator.

SSE plc's Regulatory Compliance and LEI Reference

The announcement was published via the Regulatory News Service and carries SSE plc's Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) of 549300KI75VYLLMSK856, confirming the disclosure meets the identification requirements for regulated market notifications across European financial markets. SSE plc is one of the United Kingdom's largest energy companies, with operations spanning regulated electricity transmission and distribution networks, renewable energy generation — including wind and hydro assets — and energy-related services. Regular voting rights disclosures of this nature form part of SSE's ongoing obligations as a company listed on the London Stock Exchange.