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Orkla Lifts Treasury Stake as Share Buy-Back Programme Passes 16.3 Million Shares

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  • Orkla has repurchased 364,945 shares in March 2026, bringing total buy-backs to over 16.3 million shares at a cost of about NOK 1.81 billion.
  • After these transactions, Orkla holds 19.8 million treasury shares, or 1.97% of its capital, tightening free float and signalling confidence in its valuation.
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Orkla Lifts Treasury Stake as Share Buy-Back Programme Passes 16.3 Million Shares

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Orkla ASA ( (GB:0FIN) ) has issued an announcement.

Orkla ASA has continued to execute its share buy-back programme, repurchasing a total of 364,945 shares between 19 and 23 March 2026 at prices around NOK 114 per share. These latest transactions lift the accumulated volume under the programme to 16,365,971 shares, with a total consideration of about NOK 1.81 billion.

Following the most recent buy-backs, Orkla now holds 19,767,908 of its own shares, equivalent to 1.97% of the company’s share capital. The ongoing programme reduces free float and may support earnings per share over time, signalling management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and providing flexibility for future capital allocation decisions, including potential share cancellations or use in corporate transactions.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:0FIN) stock is a Hold with a NOK130.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Orkla ASA stock, see the GB:0FIN Stock Forecast page.

More about Orkla ASA

Orkla ASA is a Norwegian industrial investment company with a portfolio of brands and businesses primarily in consumer goods, food and beverages, and related sectors. The group focuses on the Nordic and Baltic regions and selected international markets, combining branded consumer products with industrial and financial investments.

Average Trading Volume: 1,567,083

Current Market Cap: NOK117B

Find detailed analytics on 0FIN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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