Share Buyback

Checkout.com, a fintech firm, is offering employees a share buyback program based on a $12 billion internal valuation, a decrease from its $40 billion valuation in 2022. This allows employees to monetize equity amidst a challenging IPO market. The company, which competes with Stripe and Adyen, facilitates billions in transactions for clients like Coinbase and H&M. Checkout.com projects 30% revenue growth and $300 billion in payment volume, focusing on AI and agentic commerce. This follows similar moves by Stripe and Revolut, providing liquidity in a volatile market.

Diversified Energy PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) repurchased 129,323 shares on September 22, 2025, at a volume-weighted average price of $13.9757 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC, as part of its buyback program initiated on March 20, 2025. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total outstanding shares to 77,563,402. The buyback reflects management’s confidence and aims to enhance shareholder value. Detailed trade information is provided in compliance with market abuse regulations.

On September 1, 2025, Shell plc repurchased 497,559 shares on LSE, Chi-X, and BATS, ranging from £27.0950 to £27.3050, and 500,000 shares on XAMS and CBOE DXE, priced between €31.4550 and €31.6500. This is part of their buyback program, announced July 31, 2025, continuing until October 24, 2025. HSBC Bank plc independently manages trading within pre-set risk and regulatory parameters, covering both on-market and off-market purchases.

Heineken Holding N.V. (HKHHY) repurchased 173,896 shares between August 25-29, 2025, at an average price of €61.20 per share. This buyback is part of the first tranche (up to €375 million) of their €750 million share buyback program, announced on February 12, 2025. As of August 29, 2025, Heineken has repurchased 2,305,014 shares for a total of €149.84 million. Weekly updates are available on the company website.

On August 26, 2025, Shell plc repurchased approximately 2 million shares in GBP and EUR across LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, and CBOE DXE, with HSBC Bank plc independently managing the trades. Prices ranged from £27.03 to £27.27 for GBP shares and €31.395 to €31.70 for EUR shares. This buyback is part of Shell’s ongoing capital allocation program announced on July 31, 2025, and adheres to UK Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulations.

Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV) announced the repurchase of 18,456 ordinary shares on August 20, 2025, as part of its buy-back program announced on March 20, 2025. Shares were bought at prices between 2,403.71 and 2,450.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 2,409.24 GBp. Following cancellation, Endeavour will have 241,478,712 ordinary shares in issue and no shares in treasury. Transactions occurred on the TSX and LSE, including a block trade of 15,000 shares on the TSX at 2,403.71 GBp.

On August 20, 2025, Shell plc repurchased 1,373,940 shares across LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, and CBOE DXE, as part of its ongoing buyback program that runs from July 31 to October 24, 2025. LSE transactions ranged from £26.3250 to £26.6550, while European venue transactions ranged from €30.6650 to €30.9500. HSBC Bank plc independently manages the program within pre-established parameters, adhering to UK and EU market regulations.

Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV) repurchased 30,000 ordinary shares on August 7, 2025, as part of its buyback program. The shares were bought at prices between 2,464.00 and 2,498.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 2,484.40 GBp. Following cancellation, Endeavour will have 241,623,368 ordinary shares issued, none held in treasury. This figure represents the total voting rights and is relevant for shareholders’ disclosure calculations under FCA rules. The buyback program was initially announced on March 20, 2025.

On August 6, 2025, Endeavour Mining repurchased 30,000 ordinary shares through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited at prices between 2,456.00 and 2,484.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 2,477.33 GBp. Following share cancellation, Endeavour will have 241,653,368 ordinary shares in issue with voting rights and no treasury shares. This buyback is part of a program announced on March 20, 2025, aiming to return value to shareholders. The transaction reduces the company’s available capital while potentially increasing earnings per share.

Shell plc (SHEL) has initiated a $3.5 billion share buyback program spanning approximately three months, concluding by October 24, 2025. Executed via two $1.75 billion contracts on London and Netherlands exchanges, the program aims to reduce issued share capital by cancelling all repurchased shares, up to 602,100,000. Completion is expected before Shell’s Q3 2025 results, contingent on market conditions. The buyback demonstrates financial strength and boosts shareholder value.