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Centrica Reduces Treasury Shares to Optimize Capital Structure

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  • Centrica cancels 78.5 million treasury shares to maintain below 10% of total issued share capital.
  • The cancellation reduces treasury shares to 8.32%, impacting market positioning and shareholder value.
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Centrica Reduces Treasury Shares to Optimize Capital Structure

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Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Centrica plc has announced the cancellation of 78,500,000 ordinary shares previously held in treasury, aligning with its policy to keep treasury shares below 10% of the total issued share capital. This move reduces the number of treasury shares to 8.32% of the total issued share capital, potentially impacting the company’s market positioning and shareholder value by optimizing its capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNA) stock is a Hold with a £1.85 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Centrica stock, see the GB:CNA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CNA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CNA is a Neutral.

Centrica’s overall stock score is driven by its improved financial performance and positive technical indicators. However, the negative P/E ratio and historical volatility in financial metrics suggest caution. The dividend yield adds some value, but the lack of earnings call data and notable corporate events limits further insights.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:CNA stock, click here.

More about Centrica

Centrica plc is a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, primarily operating in the energy sector. It focuses on providing energy services and solutions, with a market focus on maintaining a robust share capital structure.

Average Trading Volume: 20,265,267

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.96B

See more insights into CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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