OSB Group PLC's Share Buyback Announcement
OSB GROUP PLC
ISIN: GB00BLDRH360
Date: August 21, 2025
LEI number: 213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459
OSB GROUP PLC (the “Company”)
Transaction in Own Shares
The Company shares that it has successfully repurchased a total of 84,615 of its ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of £0.01 (referred to as "ordinary shares"), through the London Stock Exchange. The involved broker for these transactions was Citigroup Global Markets Limited. Post-buyback, these ordinary shares will be canceled, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to increasing shareholder value.
Full Transaction Details
Summary of Purchases
The repurchase was part of a structured buyback program initiated on 13 March 2025. These steps are designed to optimize the capital structure while enhancing shareholder value.
Upon completion of the share repurchase and the subsequent cancellation of the shares bought back, the total number of ordinary shares outstanding will now total 362,983,072 ordinary shares.
Impact on Voting Rights
Currently, there are no ordinary shares held in treasury. Consequently, the total number of voting rights available in OSB Group PLC stands at 362,983,072.
Individual Trade Breakdown
According to Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, the details of individual trades executed under this buyback program are outlined below:
| Issuer Name | OSB GROUP PLC |
| LEI | 213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459 |
| ISIN | GB00BLDRH360 |
| Intermediary Name | Citigroup Global Markets Limited |
| Currency | GBP |
| Transaction Date | August 20, 2025 |
| Volume | 84,615 |
| Highest Price Paid | 546.50p |
| Lowest Price Paid | 519.50p |
| Volume Weighted Average Price Paid | 539.48p |
The detailed breakdown provided here represents a commitment to transparency and accountability to shareholders regarding this transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the share buyback program at OSB Group PLC?
The share buyback program aims to optimize the capital structure and enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
How many ordinary shares were repurchased?
A total of 84,615 ordinary shares were repurchased as per the recent announcement.
What does the cancellation of shares mean for existing shareholders?
Cancelling shares after a buyback reduces the total number of shares in circulation, often leading to an increase in earnings per share and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Can you provide details about the price range during the buyback?
The highest price per ordinary share paid was 546.50p, while the lowest price was 519.50p during the buyback transactions.
How does this buyback affect voting rights?
With no shares held in treasury, the total number of voting rights has been updated to 362,983,072 ordinary shares.