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Liontrust Cancels 58,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction

Story Highlights
  • Liontrust repurchased 58,271 shares at an average 248.93p for cancellation.
  • Post-buyback, issued share capital is 62,860,508 voting shares, slightly boosting holders’ stakes.
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Liontrust Cancels 58,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction

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

Liontrust Asset Management has repurchased 58,271 of its ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 248.93 pence as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, and the acquired shares will be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,860,508 shares, all of which carry voting rights, providing a new reference point for investors assessing their disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules and marginally enhancing remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership through a reduced share count.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £3.15 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 UK-based fund management group that offers a range of investment funds and portfolio management services to retail and institutional clients. The company operates in the asset management industry, focusing on active portfolio management and listed on the London Stock Exchange, with its shares carrying full voting rights for investors.

Average Trading Volume: 360,257

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £152.3M

For detailed information about LIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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