South32 updates on share buy-back progress

Published 02/04/2025, 12:56
South32 updates on share buy-back progress

LONDON - South32 (OTC:SOUHY) Limited (ASX:LSE:JSE:S32; ADR:SOUHY), the diversified mining and metals company, has made an announcement regarding its ongoing share buy-back program. The company submitted its daily buy-back notification, an update to Appendix 3C, to the National Storage Mechanism today, and it is now available for public inspection.

The notification, which was also disclosed on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday and voluntarily on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG), provides details on the shares repurchased by the company as part of its buy-back scheme. This is a common practice among publicly traded companies seeking to return value to shareholders and potentially improve financial metrics such as earnings per share.

South32, headquartered in Australia, operates with a focus on mining essential resources that contribute to a low-carbon future. The company’s portfolio includes the production of bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, silver, nickel, and manganese from its operations across Australia, Southern Africa, and South America. It also maintains a selection of development projects and exploration prospects aligned with its strategic direction.

The share buy-back update is a routine disclosure for South32, providing transparency to its shareholders and the wider market. It serves as a part of the company’s broader strategy to manage its capital effectively and demonstrates its commitment to delivering shareholder value.

The company’s continued buy-back activity is part of its capital management program, as it seeks to optimize its balance sheet while pursuing growth in commodities that are critical for sustainable development and clean energy technologies.

Investors interested in the specifics of the buy-back transactions can access the details through the link provided in the announcement. The information is based on a press release statement from South32 Limited.

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