Future plc (LSE:FUTR) FUTR (LSE:FUTR) , the specialist media and information company, has announced the repurchase of 133,417 ordinary shares between 31 August and 4 September 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. All transactions were conducted via ABN AMRO Bank N.V. on the London Stock Exchange, with share prices ranging from 294.40p to 305.60p. The disclosure, made under Listing Rule 12.4.6, confirms that the company holds no ordinary shares in treasury following these purchases. Investors monitoring the programme will note that Future has now repurchased a total of 6,291,708 shares to date. Key Highlights Future plc (LSE:FUTR) FUTR (LSE:FUTR) 97 a specialist media group managing consumer and professional content brands
97 a specialist media group managing consumer and professional content brands Acquired 133,417 ordinary shares of 15 pence each between 31 August and 4 September 2026 through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Average purchase price was 299.7725p per share; highest price paid was 305.60p and lowest was 294.40p; total programme expenditure now A322,504,993.05 across 6,291,708 shares
Investors should track ongoing weekly disclosures as the buyback continues and monitor the current total shares outstanding of 89,297,964
The company confirmed that all 133,417 shares purchased during the week were acquired exclusively on the London Stock Exchange, with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. serving as the executing broker. Transactions took place over four trading days 97 1, 2, 3, and 4 September 2026 97 with detailed trade volumes and prices disclosed. The highest price paid was 305.60p per share on 4 September, while the lowest was 294.40p on 1 September. The average price paid across all trades was 299.7725p, as detailed in the announcement. Buyback Programme Totals 6,291,708 Shares at a Cost of A322,504,993.05
To date, Future plc's buyback initiative has resulted in repurchasing 6,291,708 ordinary shares at a total cost, including fees, of A322,504,993.05. The company confirmed that none of these shares are held in treasury, indicating all repurchased shares have been cancelled or otherwise removed from circulation. Following the latest transactions, Future's total ordinary shares outstanding stand at 89,297,964. While buyback programmes typically reduce share count over time, the company did not provide any forward-looking statements in this disclosure. Compliance with Listing Rule 12.4.6 Ensures Transparency in Future's Buyback Reporting
This announcement complies with Listing Rule 12.4.6, which mandates UK-listed firms to disclose transactions involving their own securities. Future plc's General Counsel and Company Secretary, David Bateson, is the designated contact for enquiries, with the company accessible via its Bath headquarters. The detailed transaction data published 97 including individual trade times, volumes, prices, platform codes, and transaction reference numbers 97 highlights the rigorous reporting standards for companies conducting market purchases of their own shares on the London Stock Exchange.
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