Imperial Brands PLC Continues Share Repurchase Programme

Imperial Brands PLC has announced two consecutive transactions involving its own ordinary shares, reinforcing the company’s ongoing share repurchase programme. The latest purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange through Barclays Capital Securities Limited as on‑exchange transactions, in accordance with the exchange’s regulatory framework.

Transaction Details

  • 18 August 2026: The company repurchased and cancelled 330,000 shares.
  • 19 August 2026: An additional 160,000 shares were bought and cancelled.

Together, these transactions brought the total number of shares repurchased within a single week to 490,000. The repurchases were carried out at prices that remained within a narrow band, reflecting prevailing market conditions at the time of execution.

Share Count Implications

Following settlement, the number of ordinary shares remaining in circulation fell to approximately 765.8 million, excluding treasury shares. This figure will serve as a reference for shareholders in determining disclosure obligations under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Programme Status and Strategic Rationale

Imperial Brands confirmed that its share repurchase programme remains active and that the company intends to cancel all acquired shares. By reducing the overall share count, the company may influence shareholder value through a combination of capital structure optimisation and signalling of confidence in its future prospects.

No additional operational or financial updates were provided in the announcement, indicating that the focus remains on the share repurchase activity as a standalone corporate initiative.