**Eurobank Completes €5.9 Million Share Buyback Program**
Eurobank S.A. has reported a significant investment in its own shares, spending nearly €5.88 million to repurchase over 1.3 million shares on the Euronext Athens exchange. This buyback initiative took place from August 17 to August 21, 2026, and was part of a broader share buyback program that received shareholder approval during the annual general meeting held on April 28, 2026.
The framework for this buyback scheme was established in compliance with applicable laws and received further endorsement through a resolution by the bank's board of directors on April 29, 2026. The initial announcement regarding the share buyback was made public on June 10, 2026.
During the five-day trading period, Eurobank acquired a total of 1,312,998 shares, with the total expenditure amounting to €5,882,204.05. The transactions were conducted through Eurobank Equities Single Member Investment Firm S.A., which facilitated the trading on Euronext Athens.
The daily breakdown of the share purchases is as follows:
- **August 17, 2026**: Eurobank purchased 257,693 shares at a cost of €1,158,368.65, with an average price of €4.4951 per share. The daily price range fluctuated between a high of €4.5180 and a low of €4.4510.
- **August 18, 2026**: The bank repurchased 271,616 shares for a total of €1,220,347.48, at an average price of €4.4929. The shares traded within a range of €4.4610 to €4.5340.
- **August 19, 2026**: This day marked the highest volume of shares purchased, with 323,887 shares acquired at a total cost of €1,435,998.84. The average price per share was €4.4336, with market prices varying from €4.4080 to €4.4670.
- **August 20, 2026**: Eurobank bought 237,344 shares for €1,059,652.13, achieving an average price of €4.4646. The trading range for the day was between €4.4880 and €4.4460.
- **August 21, 2026**: The week concluded with the acquisition of 222,458 shares at a cost of €1,007,836.95, reflecting the highest average price of the week at €4.5305, with daily prices ranging from €4.5150 to €4.5450.
Overall, the average purchase price for the shares acquired during this buyback period was approximately €4.48 per share. Following these transactions, Eurobank now holds a total of 22,500,675 of its own shares.
This share buyback program is part of Eurobank's strategy to enhance shareholder value and reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to optimizing its capital structure. The successful execution of this buyback initiative signals confidence in the bank's financial health and future prospects.