GTCO Confirms 36.55 Billion Outstanding Shares in Voting Rights Update

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has notified shareholders and the market that its issued ordinary share capital stood at 36.55 billion shares as of May 31, 2026.

In a disclosure released to the Nigerian and London markets on Monday, the financial services group stated that its issued share capital comprised 36,550,229,514 ordinary shares with a par value of 0.001 pence each.

The company explained that each ordinary share carries one voting right, bringing the total number of voting rights in issue to 36,550,229,514.

According to GTCO, the figure should be used by shareholders as the denominator for determining whether they are required to notify the company of any interest in its shares or changes in their shareholding positions in line with the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Rule 5.6.1R of the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which requires listed companies to provide periodic updates on their total voting rights and share capital structure.

The notification is particularly relevant for institutional investors and major shareholders whose holdings may cross regulatory reporting thresholds.

Such disclosures help ensure transparency in the ownership structure of publicly listed companies and provide investors with the information needed to comply with applicable reporting obligations.

Unlike share buyback updates where treasury shares may reduce the number of voting rights available, GTCO’s filing indicated that all 36.55 billion ordinary shares currently constitute the total voting rights base for shareholder calculations.

The announcement does not alter the company’s financial position or operational outlook but serves as an important regulatory update for investors tracking ownership movements and voting interests in the banking group.

GTCO remains one of Africa’s leading financial services institutions with operations spanning banking, payments, pension management and asset management businesses.

The group has continued to attract strong investor interest following its transition to a holding company structure and its dual listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange.

The latest filing provides clarity on the company’s voting rights structure and ensures shareholders have an updated reference point for regulatory disclosures relating to their ownership interests in GTCO.