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

Core Points - Equinor will commence the fourth tranche of its share buy-back programme for 2025 on 30 October 2025, with a total value of up to USD 1,266 million, including USD 417.8 million for market purchases [1][2] - The share buy-back programme aims to reduce the issued share capital of the company, with all shares purchased in the fourth tranche to be cancelled at the annual general meeting in May 2026 [4][8] - The maximum number of shares that can be purchased in the fourth tranche is 84 million, with 50,677,690 shares remaining available for purchase at the start of this tranche [5] Share Buy-Back Programme Details - The share buy-back programme for 2025 was announced in February 2025, with a total value of up to USD 5 billion, structured into tranches based on market conditions and balance sheet strength [2] - A non-discretionary agreement will be established with a third party to execute share repurchases independently of Equinor [2] - Future tranches after the fourth will be decided quarterly by the board, in line with the company's dividend policy [3] State Participation and Share Cancellation - An agreement with the Norwegian State ensures that the State will vote for the cancellation of shares purchased in the market at the annual general meeting in May 2026, maintaining its ownership share at 67% [6] - The price for the State's shares will be based on the volume-weighted average price paid by Equinor for market purchases, plus interest compensation [6] Trading and Compliance - Shares will be purchased on the Oslo Stock Exchange and potentially other venues within the EEA, adhering to applicable safe harbour conditions and regulations [7] - The company is obligated to disclose this information under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and Norwegian Securities Trading Act [8]