EQT AB Share Repurchase Update
In an official announcement made on March 9, 2026, EQT AB confirmed a successful completion of its share repurchase initiative that spanned from March 4 to March 6, 2026. During this brief period, the company purchased a substantial total of
207,024 ordinary shares, reaffirming its strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital allocation.
This repurchase is part of a broader program initially disclosed on March 4, intending to buy back up to
3,005,071 shares for an aggregate maximum value of
SEK 2.5 billion. The program is set to continue until
May 8, 2026, adhering to the stipulations of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as well as the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.
Detailed Transaction Breakdown
The shares were repurchased on three distinct days:
- - March 4, 2026: 67,553 shares at a weighted average price of SEK 281.90, totaling SEK 19,043,454.16.
- - March 5, 2026: 70,000 shares at a weighted average price of SEK 287.80, totaling SEK 20,145,972.00.
- - March 6, 2026: 69,471 shares at a weighted average price of SEK 288.07, totaling SEK 20,012,663.81.
The total number of repurchased shares in this period aggregated
207,024 at a weighted average price of
SEK 285.97, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately
SEK 59,202,089.96. All transactions were executed on the Nasdaq Stockholm market by
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT AB.
Current Shareholding Status
Following these transactions, EQT AB has updated its shareholding status as of
March 6, 2026:
- - Total number of issued shares: 1,235,107,956
- - Shares owned by EQT AB: 62,407,059
- - Outstanding shares: 1,172,700,897
It’s important to note that shares repurchased by EQT AB do not carry voting rights or entitlements to dividends but serve to reinforce the existing shareholder structure by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Conclusion
EQT AB’s proactive approach through this share repurchase program signifies its commitment to maintaining investor confidence and its objective to create long-term value. Through strategic financial management, EQT continues to enhance its standing in the investment community, ensuring that shareholder interests are at the forefront of its operations.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Olof Svensson
Head of Shareholder Relations
Phone: +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Press Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 8 506 55 334
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