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Liontrust Cancels 10,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Liontrust repurchased and cancelled 10,000 shares as part of its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The transaction reduces issued share capital to 62,530,456 voting shares, slightly boosting remaining investors’ stakes.
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Liontrust Cancels 10,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ) has shared an announcement.

Liontrust Asset Management has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the purchase and cancellation of 10,000 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 237.21 pence. Following this latest transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 62,530,456 shares, all of which carry voting rights, a change that will be used by shareholders to calculate any disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules and that modestly enhances remaining investors’ proportional ownership.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £246.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Liontrust Asset Management stock, see the GB:LIO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:LIO Stock

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

Liontrust Asset Management’s overall stock score is driven by its strong valuation metrics, including a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield, which suggest potential undervaluation. However, bearish technical indicators and challenges in financial performance, such as declining revenue and free cash flow, weigh on the score. The company’s strategic corporate actions, like share buybacks, provide some positive outlook but are not included in the weighted calculation.

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

More about Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management is an independent fund management group based in the UK, focused on managing investment funds for clients across public markets. The company offers a range of asset management products and services, targeting retail and institutional investors seeking professionally managed portfolios.

Average Trading Volume: 381,283

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £146.1M

See more data about LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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