Group 1 - Kaldalón hf. purchased 400,000 of its own shares for a total consideration of ISK 10,840,000 as part of its share buyback program [1] - Following the latest transactions, Kaldalón hf. now holds a total of 21,002,721 treasury shares, which is 1.93% of the company's total issued share capital [2] - The buyback program commenced on 29 October 2025, with a maximum target of 9,000,000 shares and a total consideration limit of ISK 250,000,000 [3] Group 2 - The total number of shares purchased under the buyback program reached 6,812,800, equivalent to 0.63% of the issued share capital, with a total purchase price of ISK 177,841,394 [2] - The buyback program was conducted in compliance with the Icelandic Companies Act and relevant EU regulations on market abuse [4]

Key Takeaways AutoZone posted $4.6B in Q1 fiscal 2026 revenues, up 8.2% YoY, marking 36 straight years of record sales.AZO is expanding mega hubs, targeting 200 locations and 350-360 new stores in fiscal 2026 to boost reach.Rising capex, high leverage and expected LIFO charges may pressure margins and earnings in upcoming quarters.AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is one of the leading specialty retailers and distributors of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. It is set to gain from streng ...

Core Viewpoint - Hyundai is unable to proceed with the buyback of its former production plant in Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with the contractual option set to expire in January 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Buyback Situation - The option for Hyundai to repurchase the St Petersburg plant, sold for Won140,000 ($97 million) in 2024, is contingent on the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine [1][2]. - The sale agreement includes a two-year clause allowing Hyundai to buy back 100% of the facility, which is set to lapse in January 2026 [2][4]. - There is uncertainty regarding whether failing to meet the January deadline would permanently cancel the buyback right or if an extension could be negotiated [4]. Group 2: Production and Market Impact - The St Petersburg plant was one of the largest car factories in Russia owned by a foreign company, with an annual production capacity exceeding 200,000 vehicles for Hyundai and Kia [4]. - In 2019, Hyundai and Kia together accounted for approximately 23% of new car sales in Russia, delivering over 400,000 vehicles, with about half manufactured locally [5]. Group 3: Related Developments - Hyundai Mobis, the main parts supplier for Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its R&D operations in India to cater to increasing global demand, establishing a new facility in Bengaluru [6].

Group 1 - Sampo plc conducted share buybacks on 29 December 2025, acquiring a total of 248,088 A shares at an average price of EUR 10.27 [1] - The share buyback program, announced on 5 November 2025, has a maximum limit of EUR 150 million and is compliant 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 owns a total of 8,680,586 A shares, which represents 0.33% of the total number of shares in the company [2]

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Monday.Shares of DigitalBridge Group Inc (NYSE:DBRG) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company announced it will be acquired by SoftBank Group for a total enterprise value of approximately $4.0 billion.DigitalBridge Group shares jumped 9.9% to $15.30 on Monday.Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session.Eightco Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ORBS) shares jumped 29.1% to $2.15 after the company announce ...

Group 1 - Trifork Group AG initiated a share buyback program on 22 December 2025, which will run from 23 December 2025 to 26 February 2026 [1] - The total budget for the share buyback program is DKK 14.92 million, approximately EUR 2 million [2] - As of 23 December 2025, Trifork has repurchased 3,000 shares at an average price of DKK 88.97, totaling DKK 266,910 [2] Group 2 - After the share buyback, Trifork holds a total of 222,735 treasury shares, which is 1.1% of the total share capital [3] - The total number of registered shares in Trifork is 19,744,899, leading to 19,522,164 outstanding shares after accounting for treasury shares [3] - Trifork is a global technology company specializing in innovative digital products and solutions for various sectors, including public administration and healthcare [4]

Kroger is one of America’s largest and most enduring supermarket chains, dedicated to bringing fresh, affordable food and everyday essentials to millions of customers. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger operates over 2,700 stores across 35 states under a variety of well-known banners, serving about 11 million shoppers each day both in-store and online. The company’s retail footprint includes supermarkets, multi-department stores, fuel centers, and pharmacies, and is backed by an e ...

Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 23 December 2025 at 10:00 pm EET Sampo plc’s share buybacks 23 December 2025 On 23 December 2025, Sampo plc (business code 0142213-3, LEI 743700UF3RL386WIDA22) has acquired its own A shares (ISIN code FI4000552500) as follows: Sampo plc’s share buybacksAggregated daily volume (in number of shares)Daily weighted average price of the purchased shares*Market (MIC Code) 7,04110.30AQEU 98,16310.30CEUX 38,78110.30TQEX 110,36610.30<td style="width:5cm;;border-right: solid black ...

Kvika banki hf. (“Kvika”) and Arion banki hf. (“Arion”) today signed an addendum to the parties’ letter of intent executed in July 2025. Kvika has today submitted a request to the Financial Supervisory Authority of the Central Bank of Iceland for authorisation to repurchase additional own shares in an amount of up to ISK 631,548,500, and to reduce its share capital. The Bank also intends to complete share buybacks under the existing authorisation in the amount of ISK 1,125,207,500, which was previously anno ...

Key Takeaways ENSG raised its quarterly dividend to 6.5 cents, marking 23 consecutive years of dividend increases.Ensign paid $10.8M in dividends in the first nine months of 2025 and repurchased $20M in stock.ENSG ended Q3 with $443.7M in cash and a low 6.1% long-term debt-to-capital ratio.The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) recently raised its quarterly dividend to 6.5 cents per share, up from 6.25 cents, extending its record of dividend growth. Over the past five years, the insurer has raised its payout six tim ...