Card Factory plc (CARD) Executes Share Buybacks from 1 to 4 September 2026 via UBS AG London Branch

Card Factory plc (CARD), the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials, has disclosed the purchase of ordinary shares under its ongoing share repurchase programme, executed through UBS AG London Branch. The announcement, released on 7 September 2026, covers transactions conducted across four trading days: 1, 2, 3 and 4 September 2026. All purchased shares carry a nominal value of 1 pence each and will be cancelled rather than held in treasury. Investors tracking the company's capital management activity may note the steady pace of buyback activity across each session. Key Points Card Factory plc (CARD) — UK's leading specialist greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials retailer The company purchased 294,376 shares on 1 September, 279,390 on 2 September, 359,404 on 3 September and 399,000 on 4 September 2026, with all shares to be cancelled Volume weighted average prices ranged from 75.3848p on 1 September down to 73.7748p on 4 September 2026; no shares were purchased on 31 August 2026 Investors should watch for further repurchase disclosures and any update to the company's total issued share capital and treasury share position Across the four active trading days covered by this announcement, Card Factory purchased 294,376 ordinary shares on 1 September 2026, 279,390 on 2 September, 359,404 on 3 September, and 399,000 on 4 September 2026. No shares were purchased on 31 August 2026. Transactions were executed across multiple venues including the London Stock Exchange, BATE, CHIX, Aquis and others, reflecting standard multi-venue execution practice for UK listed buyback programmes. The purchased shares will be cancelled, directly reducing the company's issued share capital over time. VWAP and Price Ranges Recorded Across the Repurchase Period The volume weighted average price paid per share declined across the four active days, from 75.3848 pence on 1 September 2026 to 74.7746p on 2 September, 74.1935p on 3 September, and 73.7748p on 4 September 2026. The highest price paid across the period was 76.00 pence per share, recorded on 1 September, while the lowest price paid was 73.30 pence per share on 4 September. These figures are drawn directly from the daily summary table included in the regulatory disclosure and reflect the range of market conditions encountered during each session. Card Factory's Issued Share Capital and Treasury Position Following Transactions As at the date of the announcement, Card Factory's total issued ordinary share capital comprised 336,939,870 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 1 pence each, each carrying one vote. Of these, 3,867,640 ordinary shares are held in treasury. The announcement confirms that 333,072,230 ordinary shares represent the appropriate denominator figure for shareholders calculating whether they are required to notify an interest, or a change in interest, in the company's ordinary share capital under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.6(R) of the Listing Rules. To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.