EQT AB Completes Share Repurchase Program
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- EQT AB, a prominent investment company, has completed its share repurchase program by the end of week 36, 2026. The company announced on 12 May 2026 that it would repurchase up to 4,368,899 own ordinary shares for a maximum of SEK 2,500,000,000, and this goal has now been achieved.
Between 31 August 2026 and 4 September 2026, EQT AB successfully repurchased 707,203 of its own ordinary shares. This brought the total number of shares repurchased during the program to 4,368,899, for a total cost of SEK 1,448,620,146.93. The repurchases were carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
All the acquisitions were handled on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT. The company specified that the repurchase program ran from 20 July 2026 to 4 September 2026, effectively finalizing the share buyback initiative as planned.
EQT AB's repurchase program was part of a broader strategy to manage its share capital and enhance shareholder value. The company noted that the repurchased shares, including those held by EQT AB itself, did not have the right to dividends or the ability to cast votes at shareholders' meetings. The detailed breakdown of the transactions is available for reference.
As of 4 September 2026, the total number of shares in EQT AB, including the shares owned by EQT AB, stands at a figure that has not been explicitly stated in the press release, but it is part of the information provided in the full transaction details. This move by EQT AB is in line with its ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure and maintain a strong balance sheet.
The completion of the share repurchase program marks the successful execution of EQT AB's capital management plan. The company's commitment to this initiative reflects its strategic approach to maintaining a robust financial position and enhancing shareholder interests.