Pets at Home Group (PETS) Repurchases 615,000 Shares from 1–4 September 2026 Under Active Buyback Scheme

Pets at Home Group Plc (PETS), the UK's foremost specialist pet care retailer, has revealed the acquisition of 615,000 of its ordinary shares during the period from 1 to 4 September 2026. These purchases were executed via Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, operating as Deutsche Numis, as part of the company's ongoing share buyback programme announced on 24 June 2026. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, bringing the total ordinary shares outstanding down to 440,242,855. Investors monitoring voting rights thresholds and capital return activity should note this latest tranche as a continuation of the company's active buyback efforts. Key Points Pets at Home Group Plc (PETS) — UK specialist pet care retailer listed on the London Stock Exchange 615,000 ordinary £0.01 shares repurchased and cancelled between 1 and 4 September 2026 through Deutsche Numis Weekly weighted average share prices ranged from 210.1078p (2 September) to 214.5980p (1 September); shares outstanding now total 440,242,855 Investors should anticipate further weekly buyback disclosures as the 24 June 2026 programme progresses The company's announcement confirms share repurchases on each of the four trading days within the reporting period. On 1 September, 150,000 shares were acquired at a weekly weighted average price of 214.5980p, with daily prices ranging from 212.6p to 217.8p. On 2 September, 155,000 shares were bought at the week's lowest weighted average price of 210.1078p. On 3 September, 160,000 shares were purchased at a weighted average of 210.9700p, followed by 150,000 shares acquired on 4 September at 213.9237p. All transactions were conducted on the London Stock Exchange under reference codes assigned to Deutsche Numis. Share Cancellation Lowers Pets at Home's Total Voting Rights to 440,242,855 Following cancellation of the repurchased shares, the company reports 440,242,855 ordinary shares remain in issue, with no shares held in treasury. This figure represents the total voting rights in Pets at Home and serves as the denominator for shareholders and others with notification obligations when determining disclosure requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Cancelled shares reduce issued share capital directly, which is significant for investors tracking ownership percentages and earnings-per-share trends over time. Buyback Executed Under Market Abuse Regulation Article 5 Safe Harbour Rules Pets at Home confirms the buyback was conducted in compliance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, the Market Abuse Regulation, as retained in UK law under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. This regulatory framework permits companies to repurchase their own shares without raising market manipulation concerns, provided detailed public disclosure of individual trade information is made. The announcement includes a comprehensive transaction-level breakdown for each of the four days, detailing shares purchased, transaction prices in pence, execution times, transaction reference numbers, and trading venues for every trade. Programme Overview: Buyback Launched in June 2026 by UK's Leading Pet Care Retailer Pets at Home operates as the UK's leading specialist pet care retailer, offering products, veterinary services, and grooming across its store network. The share buyback programme was initially announced on 24 June 2026. This disclosure covers only the week of 1–4 September 2026, and does not restate the total size or budget of the programme. Shareholders and market participants are advised to consult the original 24 June 2026 announcement for full programme details. For enquiries related to this disclosure, contact Company Secretary Lesley Lazenby at the company's registered phone number. To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.