Banco Santander nears buyback program limit

Published 29/04/2025, 11:16
Banco Santander nears buyback program limit

MADRID - Banco Santander (BME:SAN) S.A. has reported significant progress in its ongoing share buyback program, nearing the maximum investment amount set for the initiative. Between April 23 and April 28, 2025, the bank executed transactions totaling 10 million shares, advancing towards its goal of repurchasing 13.9% of its outstanding shares as of 2021.

The recent transactions represent an expenditure of approximately 1.28 billion euros, amounting to 80.6% of the allocated maximum investment for the buyback program. The program, which was detailed in a previous communication on February 5, 2025, is part of the bank’s efforts to manage its capital and return value to shareholders.

During the specified period, Banco Santander purchased shares on multiple trading venues including XMAD, CEUX, TQEX, and AQEU. The weighted average prices ranged from 6.2293 euros to 6.5006 euros per share, depending on the trading venue and the date of purchase.

Banco Santander’s buyback program complies with the market abuse regulations outlined in article 5 of Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 and is conducted under the oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority. The bank’s execution of the buyback plan is disclosed in adherence to securities market legislation, ensuring transparency for investors and the market.

The bank’s share repurchase initiative has been closely monitored by investors, as buybacks can influence the company’s stock price and earnings per share. Banco Santander has not yet announced the completion of the program but is expected to continue providing updates as it approaches the maximum investment threshold.

This information is based on a press release statement and is intended to keep investors informed about the bank’s capital management activities. As the buyback program progresses, further details regarding the transactions will be made available to the public.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.