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EQT AB Completes Share Repurchase Program

In an important development for investors, EQT AB announced the completion of a significant share repurchase program during the week of March 16 to March 20, 2026. The company repurchased a total of 346,952 ordinary shares, a move aimed at enhancing shareholder value and demonstrating confidence in its long-term prospects.

Details of the Repurchase Program

EQT AB's share repurchase initiative is part of a larger program announced on March 4, 2026, allowing for the buyback of up to 3,005,071 shares with a maximum total value of SEK 2,500,000,000. This program is set to run until May 8, 2026, and is being executed in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.

Weekly Breakdown of Share Repurchases

From March 16 to March 20, 2026, here’s how the repurchases unfolded:

• - March 16: 64,878 shares purchased at an average price of SEK 280.38, totaling SEK 18,190,727.20.
• - March 17: 69,802 shares at SEK 282.54, amounting to SEK 19,721,508.07.
• - March 18: 68,272 shares at SEK 287.86, costing SEK 19,653,044.18.
• - March 19: 72,000 shares at SEK 279.37, totaling SEK 20,114,596.80.
• - March 20: 72,000 shares at SEK 276.04, amounting to SEK 19,874,527.20.

Overall, the total repurchases for the week amounted to 346,952 shares at an average price of SEK 281.18, leading to a total transaction value of SEK 97,554,403.45.

Cumulative Repurchases

By the end of the reporting period, EQT AB had repurchased 903,952 shares in total since the start of the program, at an average price of SEK 281.22, for a cumulative value of SEK 254,213,720.41. All transactions were conducted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.

EQT's Market Standing

As of March 20, 2026, the total number of issued shares in EQT AB stands at 1,235,107,956, with the company holding 63,103,987 in treasury shares. The number of shares still outstanding is 1,172,003,969. Notably, the shares held by EQT AB are not eligible for dividends and do not carry voting rights in shareholders' meetings.

This series of strategic repurchases is expected to strengthen the company’s stock performance, reflecting its commitment to delivering value to shareholders. The company remains focused on its growth trajectory, making such financial maneuvers pivotal to its market strategy.

Conclusion

Through these share repurchases, EQT AB not only reinforces its financial stability but also instills confidence among shareholders regarding its future performance. The ongoing commitment to buybacks underscores the company’s proactive approach in managing its capital structure, ultimately supporting its long-term objectives.