Group 1 - Sampo plc conducted share buybacks on 24 September 2025, acquiring a total of 398,030 A shares at an average price of EUR 9.57 per share [1][2] - The share buyback program, announced on 6 August 2025, has a maximum limit of EUR 200 million and is compliant with the Market Abuse Regulation [1] - The buyback program commenced on 7 August 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 11,841,291 A shares, which represents 0.44% of the total number of shares in the company [2]

Group 1 - BellRing Brands, Inc. has announced a $400 million share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value, which will be executed over the next two years [1][2] - The company has previously returned $226 million to shareholders under a canceled $300 million repurchase authorization, effective August 29, 2025 [2] - The new repurchases will occur in the open market and will depend on liquidity, share price market conditions, and legal requirements [2] Group 2 - BellRing Brands specializes in developing, marketing, and selling convenient nutrition products, primarily ready-to-drink protein shakes and powders [3] - The company's products target a wide range of consumers, including those interested in lifestyle and sports nutrition [3]

Core Viewpoint - JD Sports experienced a significant decline in profits due to heavy discounting in a challenging retail environment, despite an increase in sales driven by acquisitions and new store openings [2][3]. Financial Performance - Sales rose 18% to £5.9 billion during the 26 weeks to 2 August, with organic turnover increasing by 2.7% compared to the same period in 2024 [2][3]. - Operating profit before adjusting items fell by 8.2% to £369 million, with operating margins decreasing by 180 basis points to 6.2% [3]. - Pre-tax profit before adjusting items was £351 million, down 13.5% year on year [3]. Market Dynamics - JD Sports opened 42 new stores in the first half and made acquisitions in the US and France, ending the period with 4,872 outlets [3]. - The company gained market share in North America and Mainland Europe, which accounted for 39% and 32% of total revenues, respectively [4]. - Like-for-like sales declined by 2.5% across all regions, with North American sales rising 3.1% organically but dropping 3.8% on a like-for-like basis [5][6]. Regional Performance - Organic sales in Europe increased by 6%, but like-for-like sales fell by 0.3% [6]. - In the UK, organic turnover decreased by 1.7% and like-for-like turnover dropped by 3.3% [6]. Future Outlook - The CEO indicated that the first-half growth in organic sales reflects the resilience of the business, although caution is warranted for the second half due to a tough trading environment [7]. - Analysts expect pre-tax profit before adjusting items to be £878 million for the 12 months to January 2026, a decrease from £917.2 million recorded in financial 2024 [7]. - A £100 million share buyback program was announced, reflecting the Board's view on the current share price levels [8]. Analyst Commentary - Analysts noted that margin pressure, increased promotional activity, and softer trading in key regions, particularly the US and UK, contributed to the decline in pre-tax profit [8]. - Continued investment in omnichannel infrastructure and brand partnerships is seen as a foundation for future growth, though the near-term outlook remains cautious due to macro uncertainties and ongoing margin risks [9].

On the Beach Group plc (OTB.L) issued an update on trading for financial year ending 30 September 2025. For fiscal 2025, the Group expects adjusted profit before tax on a continuing basis excluding B2B to be in the range of 34.5 - 35.5 million pounds. Total transaction value was 1.23 billion pounds, an increase of 11% on last year. Also, the Board has determined that sufficient surplus cash exists to announce a further share buyback programme of up to 25 million pounds. "The Board and management team remai ...

Core Viewpoint - Elis has disclosed the purchase of its own shares from September 15 to September 19, 2025, as part of its buyback program authorized by the General Shareholders' Meeting on May 22, 2025 [2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Share Buyback Details - The total number of shares acquired during the buyback period is 167,469 shares, with an average price of €23.7658 per share [2]. - The daily breakdown of shares purchased is as follows: - September 15, 2025: 15,000 shares at €24.1053 - September 16, 2025: 15,000 shares at €23.7901 - September 17, 2025: 30,341 shares (23,454 shares at €23.5132 and 6,887 shares at €23.5006) - September 18, 2025: 50,000 shares (18,876 shares at €23.7726 and 31,124 shares at €23.7877) - September 19, 2025: 79,391 shares (22,684 shares at €23.7852, 30,000 shares at €23.8044, 3,707 shares at €23.7397, and 737 shares at €23.7336) [2]. Purpose of Share Buyback - The purpose of the share buyback operations is to cover maturing performance share plans and allocate free shares to employees as part of the Elis for All 2025 international employee shareholding plan, and to be cancelled in accordance with the resolution from the Combined General Meeting on May 22, 2025 [2].

Group 1 - The board of directors of AKVA group ASA has resolved to initiate a share buyback programme for up to 60,000 shares, which will be executed in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Safe Harbour Regulation [1][5] - The buyback programme will be managed and executed by SB1 Markets AS on behalf of AKVA group, with the programme valid until the annual general meeting in 2026 [3][5] - As of today, the Company holds 212,029 treasury shares, which corresponds to 0.6% of total share capital, and no treasury shares have been purchased since the authorisation was granted [4] Group 2 - The buyback programme will be initiated on 23 September 2025 and is set to terminate on 31 March 2026, with a maximum allocation of NOK 9,000,000 for the programme [5] - The maximum consideration to be paid per share under the programme is NOK 150, and buyback transactions will be executed according to the market price on the Oslo Stock Exchange [5] - The maximum number of shares that may be purchased in any one day is 1,559 shares, which corresponds to 25% of the average daily trading volume on the Oslo Stock Exchange during August 2025 [5]

Core Viewpoint - Bang & Olufsen has initiated a share buyback programme to hedge its share-based long-term incentive programmes, complying with EU regulations [1]. Group 1: Share Buyback Programme Details - The share buyback programme commenced on 15 August 2025 and will conclude no later than 14 August 2026, with a total buyback amount of up to DKK 65 million [2]. - As of the period from 15 to 19 September 2025, Bang & Olufsen has repurchased a total of 130,000 shares at an average price of DKK 14.04, amounting to a transaction value of DKK 1,825,381.50 [3]. - Cumulatively, under the programme, Bang & Olufsen has acquired 645,329 shares at an average price of DKK 14.63, with a total transaction value of DKK 9,444,115.39 [3]. Group 2: Current Shareholding Status - Following the recent transactions, Bang & Olufsen holds a total of 3,758,512 own shares, which represents 2.55% of the total share capital and voting rights in the company [3].

Core Viewpoint - Sydbank A/S has initiated a share buyback program amounting to DKK 1,350 million, aimed at reducing its share capital, with the program set to run from March 3, 2025, to January 31, 2026 [1][2]. Summary by Sections Share Buyback Program - The share buyback program is compliant with EU regulations, specifically Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, known as the Safe Harbour rules [2]. - As of the most recent announcement, a total of 1,769,000 shares have been repurchased, with a gross value of DKK 792,985,560 [2]. - In week 38, a total of 62,000 shares were bought back, with a gross value of DKK 30,916,580 [2]. Transaction Details - Specific transactions during week 38 include: - September 15: 12,000 shares at DKK 497.98 - September 16: 12,000 shares at DKK 498.00 - September 17: 12,000 shares at DKK 498.00 - September 18: 12,000 shares at DKK 499.15 - September 19: 14,000 shares at DKK 499.93 [2]. - The total accumulated shares repurchased during the program now stands at 1,831,000, with a total gross value of DKK 823,902,140 [2]. Current Holdings - Following the transactions, Sydbank A/S currently holds 1,871,963 own shares, which represents 3.65% of the bank's share capital [3].

Group 1 - THOR Industries is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings on September 24, with expected earnings of $1.23 per share, a decrease from $1.68 per share in the same period last year [1] - The company projects quarterly revenue of $2.32 billion, down from $2.53 billion a year earlier [1] - On June 23, THOR Industries announced a re-authorization of a $400 million share buyback [1] Group 2 - THOR Industries shares fell 0.9% to close at $102.73 [2] - Analysts have provided various ratings and price targets for THOR Industries, with Citigroup maintaining a Neutral rating and raising the price target from $100 to $112 [4] - Truist Securities maintained a Hold rating and increased the price target from $86 to $115, while Roth Capital cut the price target from $82 to $77 [4] - Baird downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral and cut the price target from $100 to $85, and BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating but reduced the price target from $120 to $105 [4]

Group 1 - Siemens Aktiengesellschaft has conducted a share buyback program, with 292,818 shares repurchased from September 15 to September 21, 2025 [2][4] - The total number of shares repurchased since the start of the program on February 12, 2024, amounts to 16,778,642 shares [4] - The share buyback transactions are executed exclusively on the electronic trading platform of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) [4] Group 2 - The share buyback activity included daily purchases, with specific volumes and prices recorded for each day from September 15 to September 19, 2025 [3] - The prices for the shares bought back during this period ranged from approximately €224.90 to €229.65 [3]