Evolution announces further buybacks of own shares between 26–30 Oct 2026
459,509 shares bought; total holding at 2,830,705 on 30‑10‑2026
Key Takeaways
- Evolution acquired 459,509 own shares between 26 and 30 October 2026.
- After these purchases, Evolution held 2,830,705 own shares as of 30 October 2026.
- From 19 May 2026 to 30 October 2026 a total of 18,999,197 shares were acquired under the programme.
- The buyback programme is executed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR) and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour).
Evolution AB (publ) acquired a total of 459,509 own shares during the period 26 October 2026 – 30 October 2026 as part of the board-approved buyback programme to optimise the capital structure. The purchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm on behalf of Evolution and were carried out by Citibank, which made timing decisions independently.
Daily breakdown of acquisitions
The purchases from 26 to 30 October 2026 are detailed as follows:
2026-10-26: 105,000 shares; volume-weighted average price SEK 822.6933; daily value SEK 86,382,796.50
2026-10-27: 85,000 shares; volume-weighted average price SEK 839.3916; daily value SEK 71,348,286.00
2026-10-28: 89,509 shares; volume-weighted average price SEK 830.0081; daily value SEK 74,293,195.02
2026-10-29: 90,000 shares; volume-weighted average price SEK 827.5562; daily value SEK 74,480,058.00
2026-10-30: 90,000 shares; volume-weighted average price SEK 828.2537; daily value SEK 74,542,833.00
Programme status and cumulative figures
After these purchases, Evolution’s holding of own shares amounted to 2,830,705 as of 30 October 2026. The total number of shares outstanding is 183,058,121. From the start of the programme on 19 May 2026 until 30 October 2026, a total of 18,999,197 shares have been acquired.
Of the total acquired between 19 May 2026 and 21 September 2026, 16,168,492 shares were cancelled in September 2026; after that cancellation the company retains the 2,830,705 shares referenced above.
The programme is being executed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 ("Safe Harbour Regulation"). The maximum permitted holding of own shares cannot exceed 10% of the total shares outstanding, which corresponds to a cap of 18,305,812 shares.
For enquiries, the company indicated contact Joakim Andersson, CFO, at [email protected]. The information was submitted for publication, on behalf of the contact, on 2 November 2026 at 08:20 CET.
About Evolution
Evolution AB (publ) develops, produces, markets and licenses fully integrated B2B solutions for online casinos; since 2006 it counts 870 operators as clients and employs approximately 23,400 people. The parent company is in Sweden and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EVO. Evolution is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence MGA/B2B/187/2010 and by other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Romania and South Africa. Visit [the B2B section](/b2b) for more context on its business.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shares did Evolution buy between 26 and 30 October 2026?
Evolution purchased a total of 459,509 own shares during the period 26 October 2026 – 30 October 2026. The daily breakdown is provided with volume-weighted average prices and daily values in SEK.
What is Evolution’s total holding of own shares as of 30 October 2026?
Evolution’s total holding of own shares amounted to 2,830,705 as of 30 October 2026. The total number of shares outstanding is 183,058,121.
Under which rules is the buyback programme being executed?
The programme is being executed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, the Safe Harbour Regulation. The programme was announced on 18 May 2026.
Who executed the purchases on the market and on behalf of Evolution?
All acquisitions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm on behalf of Evolution by Citibank, which independently determined the timing of the purchases.
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