Equinor to commence third tranche of the 2025 share buy-back programme

Core Viewpoint - Equinor is set to commence the third tranche of its share buy-back program for 2025, amounting to up to USD 1,265 million, with a specific focus on purchasing shares worth up to USD 417.5 million in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buy-Back Program Details - The total share buy-back program for 2025 is up to USD 5 billion, which includes shares to be redeemed from the Norwegian State, and is structured into tranches [2]. - The third tranche will be executed under a non-discretionary agreement with a third party, allowing independent trading decisions [2]. - The maximum number of shares that can be purchased in the market is 84 million, with 67,622,812 shares remaining available at the start of the third tranche [5]. Group 2: Cancellation and Redemption Process - All shares purchased in the third tranche will be cancelled through a capital reduction at the annual general meeting in May 2026 [4]. - The Norwegian State will vote for the cancellation of shares purchased in the market and redeem a proportionate number of its shares to maintain a 67% ownership stake [6][8]. Group 3: Regulatory Compliance - Share purchases will be conducted on the Oslo Stock Exchange and possibly other trading venues within the EEA, adhering to applicable safe harbour conditions and regulations [7]. - The board of directors will propose the cancellation of shares purchased in the third tranche at the annual general meeting in May 2026 [8].