Conversion completed after commercial register amendment
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG said it has completed the process of converting all non-voting preferred shares into voting ordinary shares following the amendment's entry in the commercial register on Tuesday. The conversion covers almost 55 million preferred shares, which will be exchanged for ordinary shares at a direct 1:1 ratio.
Procedure and timing
The custodial and stock exchange conversion of the former preferred shares is set to take place automatically during a designated window between July 1 and July 3, 2026. According to the information provided, shareholders do not need to take action for the conversion to occur during that period.
Impact on free float and share capital
As a result of the conversion, the free float of BMW AG ordinary shares will rise by approximately 19%. The announcement further states that the company's share capital, amounting to approximately 616 million, will thereafter consist exclusively of ordinary shares.
Context and consequences stated
The company presented the conversion as a structural change to its capital composition, moving from a mixed share class system to one composed solely of voting ordinary stock. The conversion is described as automatic for the affected securities within the specified July 2026 timeframe.
Summary of outcomes
- Nearly 55 million non-voting preferred shares converted 1:1 into voting ordinary shares.
- Custodial and stock exchange conversion applied automatically between July 1 and July 3, 2026.
- Free float of ordinary shares increases by about 19%; share capital of roughly 616 million will be all ordinary shares.
Notes on available information
The announcement specifies the mechanics, quantity and timing of the conversion and reports the resulting change to the composition of share capital. It does not, within the provided details, elaborate on any further operational steps taken by custodians or exchanges during the conversion window, nor does it quantify any immediate market reaction or changes to voting control beyond the stated increase in free float.