IMB Repurchases 26,748 Shares Under £1.25 Billion Buyback Program

Nov.28.2024
IMB Repurchases 26,748 Shares Under £1.25 Billion Buyback Program
Imperial Brands PLC repurchased 26,748 shares for cancellation under its £1.25 billion buyback program, reducing shares in circulation to 839,297,627.

Imperial Brands PLC has repurchased 26,748 shares for cancellation as part of its £1.25 billion buyback program, reducing the total shares in circulation to 839,297,627, as announced on 27 November.

 

The key details of the transaction are as follows:

 

  • Description of shares: Ordinary shares of 10 pence each

 

  • Number of shares repurchased: 26,748

 

  • Average price paid per share: 2,623.64 pence

 

  • Lowest price paid per share: 2,594.00 pence

 

  • Highest price paid per share: 2,634.00 pence

 

  • Broker: Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc

 

All repurchased shares were acquired through an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange, in compliance with its rules. 

 

The updated share count will serve as the denominator for shareholders and others with notification obligations, helping them determine if they need to report any changes to their holdings under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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