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SpareBank 1 SMN Buys Own Equity Certificates for 2026 Employee Scheme

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  • SpareBank 1 SMN bought 32,000 own equity certificates for its 2026 employee savings plan.
  • The buyback, under existing board authorization, boosts staff ownership and slightly reduces free float.
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SpareBank 1 SMN Buys Own Equity Certificates for 2026 Employee Scheme

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An announcement from SpareBank 1 SMN ( (SRMGF) ) is now available.

SpareBank 1 SMN has acquired 32,000 of its own equity certificates at NOK 210.12 per certificate, increasing its treasury holding to 37,185 certificates. The purchased certificates are earmarked for resale to employees participating in the bank’s 2026 savings scheme, reflecting continued use of equity-based incentives in its compensation and retention strategy.

The transaction is executed under an existing authorization granted by the bank’s supervisory board, aligning with earlier decisions on buybacks tied to the employee savings programme. This move reinforces the bank’s practice of involving staff in ownership, which can strengthen alignment between employees and shareholders while modestly affecting the bank’s free float of equity certificates.

More about SpareBank 1 SMN

SpareBank 1 SMN is a Norwegian regional financial institution operating as part of the SpareBank 1 alliance, focused on providing banking and financial services such as lending, savings and investment products to retail and corporate customers in its core market region.

Average Trading Volume: 151,422

Current Market Cap: NOK30.45B

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