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EQT AB's Strategic Share Repurchase Move in Early April 2025

In a noteworthy move indicating confidence in its own stock, EQT AB conducted a substantial repurchase of its ordinary shares during the first week of April 2025. The repurchases, accounting for a total of 602,996 shares, occurred between March 31 and April 4, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

The current buyback forms part of a larger share repurchase initiative previously announced on March 11, which authorized EQT AB to buy back up to 4,931,018 shares for a maximum total value of SEK 2,500,000,000. This program is set to run from March 12 until May 16, 2025, enabling the firm to take advantage of favorable market conditions while adhering to the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014.

The details of the transaction reveal a systematic approach to the repurchase, with a varying number of shares bought across different days:

• - March 31, 2025: 106,000 shares at an average price of SEK 304.29
• - April 1, 2025: 115,000 shares at an average price of SEK 313.23
• - April 2, 2025: 115,000 shares at an average price of SEK 315.02
• - April 3, 2025: 140,000 shares at an average price of SEK 300.96
• - April 4, 2025: 126,996 shares at an average price of SEK 276.32

Throughout this week, EQT managed to accumulate shares at a weighted average price of SEK 301.37 per share, totaling a transaction value of SEK 181,727,848.53. This demonstrates a robust engagement from the company in the open market and shows a proactive stance on its stock performance.

To date, with the execution of these buybacks, EQT AB has reacquired a total of 2,043,962 shares in the ongoing program, with an average purchase price of SEK 312.73, reflecting a total cash outlay of SEK 639,203,038.72. The repurchased shares are intended to be held as treasury shares, which do not carry voting rights or entitle holders to dividends.

Overall, EQT’s buyback strategy comes at a time when the company aims to strengthen its market position and enhance shareholder returns. With a significant portfolio of investments and a solid operational base, the firm’s actions are closely monitored by investors and market analysts alike, who are keen to see how this strategy influences the share price in the upcoming months.

Share Structure Update

By April 4, 2025, the adjusted number of shares within EQT can be broken down as follows:

• - Issued Ordinary Shares: 1,241,510,911
• - Issued Class C Shares: 496,056
• - Total Shares: 1,242,006,967
• - Shares Owned by EQT AB: 61,968,153
• - Outstanding Shares: 1,179,542,758

This level of buyback activity underlines EQT AB's robust financial health and strategic foresight in managing its stock portfolio, ensuring that stakeholders continue to benefit from sustained growth and value creation.

Conclusion

EQT AB’s recent buyback activity, particularly considering the scale of the repurchases within a short timeframe, speaks volumes about the confidence the management has in the company's future. As the repurchase program continues, investors and market watchers alike will be anticipating the further implications of these actions on share prices and overall market perception.

For more information or detailed queries about the share repurchase program or EQT’s strategic initiatives, investor relations representative Olof Svensson can be contacted directly.