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AIB cancels 2.4 million shares in ongoing €1bn buyback

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  • AIB Group repurchased 2.43 million shares under its €1 billion buyback, paying around €9.4–€9.7 each.
  • Cancellation of these shares cuts AIB’s share count to about 2.11 billion, modestly boosting remaining investors’ stakes.
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AIB cancels 2.4 million shares in ongoing €1bn buyback

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An update from AIB Group ( (AIBRF) ) is now available.

AIB Group has continued to execute its €1.0 billion share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,432,635 ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin between 27 and 30 April 2026 through Goodbody Stockbrokers. The shares, bought at volume‑weighted average prices ranging from about €9.39 to €9.74, will be cancelled as part of the capital return to shareholders.

Following the cancellation of these shares, AIB’s total ordinary shares in issue will fall to 2,114,706,542, with no shares held in treasury, marginally increasing existing investors’ ownership stakes. The move underscores the bank’s ongoing efforts to optimise its capital structure and signals confidence in its balance sheet strength and long‑term prospects.

More about AIB Group

AIB Group plc is a major Irish banking and financial services provider, offering retail and corporate banking, lending, and related financial products. The group focuses primarily on the Irish market, with listings on Euronext Dublin, and is a key player in Ireland’s banking sector, where capital efficiency and shareholder returns are closely watched by investors.

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