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AIB Cancels 3.1 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

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  • AIB repurchased and cancelled 3,065,000 shares as part of its €1 billion buyback.
  • The buyback cuts AIB’s share count to about 2.12 billion, signaling strong capital returns.
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AIB Cancels 3.1 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

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

AIB Group plc has continued executing its €1.0 billion share buyback programme, repurchasing 3,065,000 ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin between 20 and 24 April 2026 through Goodbody Stockbrokers UC. The purchased shares, each with a nominal value of EUR 0.625, are being cancelled as part of the capital management initiative.

Following the cancellation of these shares, AIB’s total number of ordinary shares in issue will fall to 2,117,139,177, each carrying one voting right, and the bank holds no shares in treasury. The ongoing buyback reduces the share count and can enhance earnings per share, underscoring the group’s strong capital position and its strategy to return surplus capital to shareholders.

More about AIB Group

AIB Group plc is a leading Irish banking group that provides retail, commercial, and corporate banking services, including lending, deposits, and payments. The bank is listed on Euronext Dublin and focuses primarily on the Irish market, serving individuals, SMEs, and larger corporates with a broad range of financial products.

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