Since the commencement of the share buyback programme to repurchase up to £1.75 billion of ordinary shares, as announced on 30 January 2026, the Company has purchased 1,313,502,808 ordinary shares for a consideration of £1,306,727,163.43. The Company intends to change the frequency of its share buyback reporting to reflect amendments made by the Financial Conduct Authority to UKLR 9.6.6R. From the week commencing 3 August 2026, the Company will report at the end of each week on the daily share buyback activity under the buyback programme announced on 30 January 2026. |