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Liontrust Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Liontrust repurchased and cancelled 16,140 shares under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The company’s voting share capital now totals 63,459,105 shares, slightly reducing overall equity.
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Liontrust Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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The latest announcement is out from Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ).

Liontrust Asset Management has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 16,140 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of 263.70 pence per share, with all shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 63,459,105 shares, all of which carry voting rights, a change that slightly reduces the company’s share count and may enhance earnings per share while providing an updated reference point for shareholders’ disclosure and transparency obligations under FCA rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £274.00 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 operates in the asset management industry, offering a range of investment products and services aimed at institutional and retail investors.

Average Trading Volume: 331,518

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £164.6M

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

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