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title: "AIB Cancels 2.6 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback"
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description: "AIB Group has announced the cancellation of 2,600,982 ordinary shares as part of its €1 billion share buyback program executed between April 13 and 17, 2026. The shares were repurchased at average prices between €9.50 and €9.89 and will be cancelled, reducing the total number of ordinary shares to 2,120,204,177. This move is part of AIB's capital optimization strategy, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and earnings capacity."
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# AIB Cancels 2.6 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

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AIB Group ( (AIBRF) ) has issued an announcement.

AIB Group has continued execution of its previously announced €1.0 billion share buyback, repurchasing 2,600,982 ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin between 13 and 17 April 2026 through Goodbody Stockbrokers. The shares, bought at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about €9.50 to €9.89, will be cancelled as part of the capital return to shareholders.

Following the cancellation of these repurchased shares, AIB’s total number of ordinary shares in issue will fall to 2,120,204,177, with no shares held in treasury, effectively increasing the proportional ownership of remaining investors. The move underscores the bank’s ongoing capital optimisation strategy and signals continued confidence in its balance sheet strength and earnings capacity.

**More about AIB Group**

AIB Group plc is a major Irish banking group providing retail, corporate and institutional banking services, with a focus on the domestic market and listings on Euronext Dublin. The lender offers a broad range of financial products including loans, deposits and other banking services to individuals, businesses and public sector clients.

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