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Whitehaven Coal Cuts Issued Capital via Share Buy-Back and Lapse of Performance Rights

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  • Whitehaven Coal cancelled nearly 1.9 million ordinary shares after an on-market buy-back.
  • A further 2,975 performance share rights lapsed as vesting conditions were not met, reducing dilution.
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Whitehaven Coal Cuts Issued Capital via Share Buy-Back and Lapse of Performance Rights

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The latest update is out from Whitehaven Coal Limited ( (AU:WHC) ).

Whitehaven Coal Limited has cancelled 1,896,846 ordinary fully paid shares following an on‑market buy‑back completed on 23 December 2025, reducing its issued capital. In addition, 2,975 performance share rights lapsed on 16 December 2025 after their vesting conditions were not satisfied, signalling a tightening of equity-based compensation and a modest further reduction in potential future dilution for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WHC) stock is a Sell with a A$7.15 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Whitehaven Coal Limited stock, see the AU:WHC Stock Forecast page.

More about Whitehaven Coal Limited

Whitehaven Coal Limited is an Australian coal mining company listed on the ASX, producing and selling coal, primarily for export markets. The company focuses on thermal and metallurgical coal, supplying major power and steel producers in Asia and other regions, and actively manages its capital structure through share buy-backs and other corporate actions.

Average Trading Volume: 3,951,283

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$6.41B

For an in-depth examination of WHC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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