Major European companies, including FirstGroup plc, A. P.
Møller - Mærsk A/S, ISS A/S, and Sligro Food Group N. V.
, have advanced their respective multi-million share repurchase programs as of July 27, 2026. These initiatives aim to reduce share capital and fulfill equity obligations.
FirstGroup Completes First Tranche
UK transport operator FirstGroup completed the first £25 million tranche of its £100 million buyback program on July 24.
The company repurchased 13.55 million shares through RBC Europe Limited.
Panmure Liberum Limited will execute the second £25 million tranche starting July 27.
Following these acquisitions, FirstGroup holds 21,717,828 ordinary shares in treasury, leaving 548,977,187 ordinary shares in issue with active voting rights.
The company's stock traded slightly higher at 182 pence in Monday morning trading.
Maersk, ISS, and Sligo Progress
Shipping conglomerate A. P.
Møller - Mærsk A/S repurchased 1,500 A shares and 5,260 B shares between July 20 and July 24 under its DKK 6.3 billion buyback initiative.
Including pro-rata participation from the Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation, Maersk now holds 35,848 A shares and 212,432 B shares, representing 1.69% of its total share capital.
Workplace management firm ISS A/S reported repurchasing 125,000 shares between July 13 and July 17 for DKK 35.28 million.
Cumulative purchases under its DKK 3.1 billion program have reached 4,186,629 shares, giving ISS ownership of 2.46% of its share capital.
Netherlands-based wholesaler Sligro Food Group N. V.
launched its €13 million buyback program on July 24. The company acquired 9,187 ordinary shares for €94,929 through an independent broker.
Sligro intends to cancel all repurchased shares before the program's conclusion in February 2027.
