EQT AB's Share Repurchase Initiative During Week 31 of 2025
EQT AB, the prominent private equity firm, made headlines with its latest share repurchase initiatives, achieving a significant milestone in its ongoing buyback program. Between July 28 and August 1, 2025, the company repurchased a total of 550,000 ordinary shares, affirming its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
This repurchase is a part of EQT's broader strategy to repurchase up to 5,535,521 shares, with a total spending cap of SEK 2.5 billion, initially announced on May 27, 2025. The buyback program is set to operate from July 18, 2025, through September 26, 2025, ensuring that EQT adheres strictly to the regulations laid out in the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the corresponding Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.
Detailed Breakdown of the Transactions
Below is an overview of the share repurchases executed during the specified week:
- - July 28, 2025: 110,000 shares at an average price of SEK 334.72, totaling SEK 36,819,596.00.
- - July 29, 2025: 110,000 shares at an average price of SEK 334.54, totaling SEK 36,799,026.00.
- - July 30, 2025: 110,000 shares at an average price of SEK 336.05, totaling SEK 36,965,247.00.
- - July 31, 2025: 110,000 shares at an average price of SEK 334.62, totaling SEK 36,807,793.00.
- - August 1, 2025: 110,000 shares at an average price of SEK 322.52, totaling SEK 35,476,848.00.
The cumulative total for that week reached 550,000 shares with an average share price of SEK 332.49, amounting to SEK 182,868,510.00. As the buyback program continues, EQT has collectively repurchased 1,210,000 shares at an average price of SEK 332.92, translating to a total of SEK 402,836,412.00 spent on repurchases to date.
All buybacks occurred on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, facilitated by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB acting on behalf of EQT.
Current Shareholder Structure
Post these acquisitions, here’s a glimpse at EQT's shareholder structure as of August 1, 2025:
- - Ordinary Shares Issued: 1,234,611,900
- - Class C Shares: 496,056
- - Total Shares: 1,235,107,956
- - Shares Owned by EQT AB: 59,132,610
- - Outstanding Shares: 1,175,479,290
EQT's approach to managing and repurchasing shares emphasizes its ongoing dedication to supporting shareholder interests, establishing a stable market perception, and reflecting its strong financial position. As new strategies unfold in the dynamic financial landscape, EQT continues to adapt its governance and financial tactics.
For further inquiries or details about this buyback program or other investor relations, contact Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, at +46 72 989 09 15. Alternatively, the EQT Press Office can be reached at +46 8 506 55 334.
Stay tuned for more updates on EQT AB’s initiatives in the coming months as the buyback program progresses and EQT aims to create sustainable growth through strategic investments and shareholder engagement.
Conclusion
The ongoing share repurchase program showcases EQT's robust operational strategy and reaffirms its confidence in long-term value creation. Observers in the financial market will be keen to see how the remaining weeks of the program unfold and the impact it has on EQT's stock valuation and investor relations.