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Zegona Cancels New Buyback Shares as Capital Return Continues

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  • Zegona repurchased 38,000 shares under its buyback plan and will cancel them, cutting total shares and voting rights to about 232 million.
  • The continued buyback, executed via Canaccord on the LSE, signals confidence in Zegona’s valuation and capital strategy after acquiring Vodafone Spain.
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Zegona Cancels New Buyback Shares as Capital Return Continues

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An update from Zegona Communications ( (GB:ZEG) ) is now available.

Zegona Communications has continued its share buyback programme by repurchasing 38,000 ordinary shares on 16 February 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 1,630.58 pence, with prices ranging between 1,620 and 1,640 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the number of shares in issue and voting rights to 232,005,302, a move that may enhance earnings per share and provide clarity for investors monitoring their disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.

The transactions were executed on the London Stock Exchange through Canaccord Genuity, with detailed trade data disclosed in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements. By progressing with its buyback and subsequent cancellation, Zegona signals confidence in its valuation and capital management strategy following its expansion through the acquisition of Vodafone Spain, potentially strengthening its position in the European telecoms and media investment landscape.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ZEG) stock is a Hold with a £1736.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Zegona Communications stock, see the GB:ZEG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:ZEG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ZEG is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by mixed financials: very strong free cash flow and solid EBITDA profitability, but materially offset by high leverage and ongoing net losses. Technicals are a secondary positive, showing a clear uptrend with supportive momentum. Valuation confidence is limited due to missing P/E and dividend yield data.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:ZEG stock, click here.

More about Zegona Communications

Zegona Communications is a London-listed investment company focused on the European telecommunications, media and technology sector. Founded in 2015 and led by former Virgin Media executives Eamonn O’Hare and Robert Samuelson, it seeks to acquire and improve underperforming assets, and in 2024 it completed the acquisition of Vodafone Spain.

Average Trading Volume: 662,672

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £3.78B

See more data about ZEG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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