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AIB Cancels 2.9 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

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  • AIB Group repurchased and cancelled about 2.87 million shares as part of its €1 billion buyback programme.
  • The buyback reduces AIB’s share count, potentially boosting earnings per share and signalling capital strength.
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AIB Cancels 2.9 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

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AIB Group ( (AIBRF) ) has provided an update.

AIB Group has continued executing its €1.0 billion share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,866,013 ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin between 11 and 15 May 2026 through broker Goodbody Stockbrokers. The repurchased shares, each with a nominal value of EUR 0.625, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 2,109,834,017 and leaving no shares held in treasury.

The reduction in share count is expected to enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the bank’s capital strength and future prospects. The transactions, carried out under the Market Abuse Regulation framework, underscore AIB’s ongoing capital management strategy and may support shareholder value through improved capital efficiency.

More about AIB Group

AIB Group plc is a Dublin-based financial services company operating primarily as a retail and commercial bank. It provides banking, lending, and related financial products to households, businesses, and institutional clients, with a core market focus on Ireland and selected international markets.

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