Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was bullish on due to share buyback activity. During the episode, Cramer said it is one of his “old favorites.” He said: “That’s why I went through that list of 51 companies to pick out 10 that are worth recommending to you. Now, first up is one of my old favorites is Applied Materials. It’s a semiconductor capital equipment maker, which has reduced its share count by 31% since the end of 2015. Now, this stock had a strong year. It’s up ...

Transparency LawDisclosure in accordance with the Law of 2 May 2007 Pursuant to Articles 15 §1 and 18 §1 of the Law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, NV Bekaert SA (“Bekaert”) publishes the following information: Status as of 15 December 2025 Basic data Total capital: € 159 782 000.00 Total number of securities conferring voting rights: 51 315 868 shares Total number of voting rights (the denominator): 51 315 868 (one vot ...

Core Viewpoint - Sampo plc has initiated a share buyback program with a maximum value of EUR 150 million, which commenced on November 6, 2025, and has executed significant buybacks on December 18, 2025, acquiring a total of 244,940 shares at an average price of EUR 10.19 per share [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - On December 18, 2025, Sampo plc acquired a total of 244,940 A shares across various markets, with the following daily volumes and average prices: - 4,512 shares at EUR 10.17 on AQEU - 103,883 shares at EUR 10.19 on CEUX - 26,668 shares at EUR 10.18 on TQEX - 109,877 shares at EUR 10.19 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 Post-Buyback - Following the transactions, Sampo plc now holds a total of 7,667,191 A shares, which represents 0.29% of the total number of shares in the company [2].

KindlyMD (NAKA), whose share price has undergone a drastic collapse since its SPAC merger with Nakamoto Holdings, has been given the go-ahead by its board for stock buybacks. This feature is a part of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025 list. "This share repurchase program reflects our confidence in the long-term value of the Company and adds an important degree of flexibility to our capital allocation framework," said CEO David Bailey in a press release. No details pertaining to the timing or amount of do ...

Core Viewpoint - Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 238,453 ordinary shares for €21.4 million at an average price of €89.85 during the period from December 11 to December 17, 2025, as part of its ongoing share buyback program [1][2]. Share Buyback Program - The share buyback program was announced on November 5, 2025, with a total repurchase target of up to €200 million from November 6, 2025, to February 23, 2026 [2]. - As of the current date in 2025, a cumulative total of 8,299,353 shares have been repurchased for a total consideration of €1,076.3 million, with an average share price of €129.69 [2]. Treasury Shares - Shares repurchased will be held as treasury shares and are intended for capital reduction through share cancellation [3]. Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information solutions, software, and services, serving customers in various sectors including healthcare, tax, accounting, and legal [4]. - The company reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion for 2024 and operates in over 40 countries with approximately 21,900 employees [5].

Core Viewpoint - Sampo plc has been actively engaged in a share buyback program, acquiring a total of 248,762 A shares on 17 December 2025, as part of a broader initiative to repurchase up to EUR 150 million worth of shares, which commenced on 6 November 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - On 17 December 2025, Sampo plc acquired 248,762 A shares at an average price of EUR 10.10 per share across various markets [1]. - The buyback volume included 10,809 shares on AQEU, 101,465 shares on CEUX, 27,471 shares on TQEX, and 109,017 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 23 April 2025 [1]. Group 2: Current Shareholding - Following the recent transactions, Sampo plc now holds a total of 7,422,251 A shares, which represents 0.28% of the total number of shares in the company [2].

Renewal demonstrates confidence in the Company's long-term value and strategic progress SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), an innovator in crypto mining, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may buy back up to US$30 million worth of its outstanding American depositary shares ("ADSs"), each representing 15 Class A ordinary shares, or Class A ordinary shares, ove ...

Core Viewpoint - The company anticipates achieving an adjusted operating profit for 2025 in line with previous guidance, despite challenging market conditions [2] Financial Performance - Underlying revenue is expected to remain broadly flat, with good momentum anticipated in the final quarter due to new business wins in North America [2] - Group revenue growth is projected to be between 2% and 3% at constant exchange rates, with an operating margin expected to be around 7.6%, down from 8.3% in the prior year [3] - The company completed a GBP 200 million share buyback at the end of October and expects leverage to be just over 2x [3] Strategic Actions - Performance improvements are attributed to actions taken in North America and Continental Europe, as well as synergy benefits from acquisitions [3] - The company expects a moderation in the year-on-year operating margin decline in the second half of the year due to easier comparatives and operational improvements [3]

Maranello (Italy), December 16 2025 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/EXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the Euro 360 million share buyback program announced on July 31, 2025, as the eighth tranche of the multi-year share buyback program of approximately Euro 2 billion expected to be executed by 2026 in line with the disclosure made during the 2022 Capital Markets Day (the “Eighth Tranche”), the additional common shares - reported in aggregate form, on a daily basis - ...

Core Viewpoint - The company has decided to reduce its share capital by cancelling 759,848 treasury shares acquired as part of a share buyback program, which will take effect on December 17, 2025 [2][3]. Group 1: Share Buyback Program - The company announced a share buyback program on February 18, 2025, and has since acquired 759,848 shares for a total of €40 million from February 19, 2025, to November 28, 2025 [2]. - The Board of Directors has delegated powers to the Chief Executive Officer to implement the capital reduction necessary for the cancellation of the shares [3]. Group 2: Share Capital Details - Following the cancellation of the treasury shares, the company's share capital will consist of 40,861,314 shares [3].