BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal disease, will accelerate its share buyback program and start the repurchase of the second tranche. The program – presented during the company's Capital Markets Day on June 17, 2025 – has a total volume of EUR 1 billion. Under the second tranche, the company plans to repurchase its own shares for a total amount of around EUR 415 million from January ...

U.S. defense companies came under fire from President Donald Trump this week, after he pledged to block them from paying dividends or buying back shares until they accelerated production. ...

Shell said it expects to report higher oil and gas production but warned of a weak oil trading performance. - yves herman/Reuters Shell warned that a weak oil-trading performance would weigh on its earnings, compounding what is shaping up to be a challenging period as prices continue to slide. The London-based energy company said Thursday that its fourth-quarter trading performance will be significantly lower than the previous quarter. That will help push the chemicals-and-products division into an adjus ...

Core Viewpoint - Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 120,013 ordinary shares for €10.8 million at an average price of €89.87 as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which aims to repurchase up to €200 million worth of shares by February 23, 2026 [2][3]. Share Buyback Program - The share buyback program was announced on November 5, 2025, with a total budget of €200 million for the period from November 6, 2025, to February 23, 2026 [3]. - As of January 7, 2026, the cumulative shares repurchased in 2026 amount to 120,013, with a total consideration of €10.8 million and an average share price of €89.87 [3]. Treasury Shares and Capital Reduction - Shares repurchased will be held as treasury shares and are intended for capital reduction through share cancellation [4]. Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information solutions, software, and services, serving customers in over 180 countries and employing approximately 21,900 people [5][6]. - The company reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion for 2024 and is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands [6].

Group 1 - Sampo plc conducted share buybacks on 7 January 2026, acquiring a total of 347,368 A shares at an average price of EUR 10.04 per share [1][2] - The share buyback program, announced on 5 November 2025, has a maximum limit of EUR 150 million and is in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation [1] - The buyback program commenced on 6 November 2025, following authorization from Sampo's Annual General Meeting held on 23 April 2025 [1] Group 2 - After the recent transactions, Sampo plc now holds a total of 9,866,886 A shares, which represents 0.37% of the total number of shares in the company [2]

VALLOUREC INITIATES A €200 MILLION SHARE BUYBACK AND TARGETS TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN TO BE AT LEAST €500 MILLION BY AUGUST 2026 Meudon (France), on January 7, 2026 – Vallourec announces the launch of a share buyback program through the execution of a mandate with an investment services provider. The buyback of shares will take place until June 30, 2026 at the latest, for a total amount of €200 million. The repurchased shares will be allocated to cover part of the warrants (“BSA”) issued by Vallourec (ISIN ...

New York-based Fox Corporation (FOXA) produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment through FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations, and Tubi, an ad-supported streaming platform. Commanding a market capitalization of approximately $32.7 billion, the company operates 29 full-power broadcast stations, including 11 duopolies, and reaches audiences via cable, satellite, and digital channels. More News from Barchart Fox is preparing to release its fiscal 2026 Q2 ea ...

European stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with geopolitical and regional inflation data in focus. Germany's flash December CPI and HICP numbers are awaited after new data showed French inflation fell slightly in the last month of 2025.Elsewhere, U.K. shop price inflation accelerated in December due to higher increase in food prices, the British Retail Consortium said.The shop price index posted an annual growth of 0.7 percent in December, following an increase of 0.6 percent in November. This was in line with ...

Core Viewpoint - Sampo plc has initiated a share buyback program, acquiring a total of 296,203 shares on January 5, 2026, as part of a broader plan to repurchase up to EUR 150 million worth of shares, which commenced on November 6, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - On January 5, 2026, Sampo plc acquired 296,203 A shares at an average price of EUR 10.16 per share across various markets [1]. - The daily buyback volume included 5,825 shares on AQEU, 137,458 shares on CEUX, 35,359 shares on TQEX, and 117,561 shares on XHEL [1]. - The share buyback program is in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and was authorized by Sampo's Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2025 [1]. Group 2: Ownership and Representation - Following the transactions, Sampo plc owns a total of 9,519,518 A shares, representing 0.36% of the total number of shares in the company [2]. - The announcement was made on behalf of Sampo plc by Morgan Stanley, with further inquiries directed to the Head of Investor Relations, Sami Taipalus [2].

Nanterre, 5th January 2026 Implementation of the share buyback programme As part of the implementation of its share buyback programme, VINCI signed a share purchase agreement with an investment services provider on 5th January 2026. According to the agreement, valid from January 6th until March 25th, 2026 at the latest, VINCI is mandating the investment services provider to purchase VINCI shares on its behalf within the limit of €600 million. The purchase price cannot exceed the maximum price set by the VI ...