Evolution completes weekly buyback, acquires 464,569 own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm
Repurchase programme active since 19 May 2026; holding rises to 2,371,196 shares as of 23 Oct 2026
Key Takeaways
- Evolution acquired 464,569 own shares between 19 October 2026 and 23 October 2026.
- All weekly purchases were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citibank acting independently of Evolution.
- Evolution’s holding of own shares was 2,371,196 as of 23 October 2026 out of 183,058,121 total shares.
- Since 19 May 2026 the company has acquired 18,539,688 shares under the repurchase programme, of which 16,168,492 were cancelled in September 2026.
- The maximum permitted holding under the programme is 18,305,812 shares, equal to ten percent of shares outstanding.
Evolution AB (publ) acquired 464,569 of its own shares during 19 October 2026–23 October 2026 as part of the repurchase programme announced on 18 May 2026. The purchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm on behalf of Evolution by Citibank; following the week’s transactions the company’s holding of own shares amounted to 2,371,196 as of 23 October 2026.
Weekly purchases and daily figures
Evolution reported the daily aggregated volumes, weighted average prices and daily transaction values for the period 19–23 October 2026 as follows:
2026-10-19: 104,598 shares; weighted average price SEK 794.1631; daily transaction value SEK 83,067,871.93
2026-10-20: 105,000 shares; weighted average price SEK 796.0410; daily transaction value SEK 83,584,305.00
2026-10-21: 85,000 shares; weighted average price SEK 808.0661; daily transaction value SEK 68,685,618.50
2026-10-22: 85,000 shares; weighted average price SEK 803.9242; daily transaction value SEK 68,333,557.00
2026-10-23: 84,971 shares; weighted average price SEK 820.8063; daily transaction value SEK 69,744,732.12
All acquisitions for the week totalled 464,569 shares and were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citibank, which "makes its trading decisions concerning the timing of the purchases of shares independently of Evolution." The information was submitted for publication on 26 October 2026 at 08:20 CET.
Programme scope, cancellations and limits
The repurchase programme was introduced by Evolution’s board to optimise capital structure by reducing capital and thereby creating added shareholder value. Since 19 May 2026 up to and including 23 October 2026, a total of 18,539,688 shares have been acquired under the programme. Shares acquired from 19 May 2026 up to and including 21 September 2026, a total of 16,168,492 shares, were cancelled in September 2026. After those cancellations and the purchases through 23 October 2026, Evolution holds 2,371,196 shares.
The maximum number of shares that may be held by Evolution at any time may not exceed ten percent of the total number of shares outstanding. With a total number of shares of 183,058,121, the company may acquire a maximum of 18,305,812 shares in total under the cap.
Execution, regulation and contact
The repurchase programme is implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation No 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation); further regulatory context is available on the regulation section. All transactions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For investor enquiries the contact is Joakim Andersson, CFO, at [email protected]. Evolution’s B2B profile and services are detailed on its b2b page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shares did Evolution buy during 19–23 October 2026?
Evolution bought 464,569 own shares during 19 October 2026–23 October 2026. The daily breakdown ranges from 84,971 to 105,000 shares and includes weighted average prices between SEK 794.1631 and SEK 820.8063.
Who executed the share purchases for Evolution on the market?
Citibank executed the purchases on Nasdaq Stockholm on behalf of Evolution and made timing decisions independently of Evolution. The company explicitly states that Citibank carried out all acquisitions for the week.
What is Evolution’s total holding of own shares after the week’s transactions?
After the transactions on 23 October 2026, Evolution’s holding of own shares amounted to 2,371,196. The total number of shares in the company is 183,058,121.
How many shares have been acquired under the programme since it began?
Since 19 May 2026 up to and including 23 October 2026, Evolution has acquired a total of 18,539,688 shares under the repurchase programme. Of those, 16,168,492 acquired up to 21 September 2026 were cancelled in September 2026.
What regulatory framework governs the repurchase programme?
The repurchase programme is implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation No 2016/1052. Evolution states the programme follows MAR and the Safe Harbour Regulation.
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