On 2 November 2021, the Directors of BP p.l.c. announced that the interim dividend for the third quarter 2021 would be USD 0.0546 per ordinary share (USD 0.3276 per ADS). This interim dividend is to be paid on 17 December 2021 to shareholders on the share register on 12 November 2021. The dividend is payable in cash in sterling to holders of ordinary shares and in US dollars to holders of ADSs. The board has decided not to offer a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the third quarter 2021 dividend. Dividend reinvestment plans have been made available for this dividend for ordinary shareholders and ADS holders (subject to certain exceptions) to receive additional bp shares.