Equinor Moves to Cut Share Capital After Major Buy-Back

Equinor ASA ( (GB:0M2Z) ) has shared an announcement.

Equinor’s board of directors has proposed a reduction of the company’s share capital through the cancellation of treasury shares and the redemption of shares held by the Norwegian state, following share buy-backs authorized by the annual general meeting in May 2025. The move, which would cut share capital by NOK 415.1 million to NOK 5.98 billion via the removal of 166,058,472 shares, is part of Equinor’s ongoing capital management strategy and could modestly enhance earnings per share and adjust the state’s proportional ownership, subject to approval at a forthcoming general meeting.

The proposed capital reduction underscores Equinor’s continued use of buy-backs and share cancellations to return capital to shareholders and optimize its balance sheet. For investors and the Norwegian state alike, the transaction reflects an effort to manage ownership levels and shareholder value in line with regulatory disclosure requirements on the Oslo Børs and under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:0M2Z) stock is a Sell with a NOK370.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Equinor ASA stock, see the GB:0M2Z Stock Forecast page.

More about Equinor ASA

Equinor ASA is a Norwegian energy company that operates primarily in the oil and gas sector, with listings on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. The company is majority-owned by the Norwegian state and is a key player in Norway’s petroleum industry, with significant influence on national energy revenues and capital markets.

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