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Rolls-Royce Plans a £1.5 Billion Stock Buyback, Sky News Says

Rolls-Royce Announces £200 Million Interim Share Buyback Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has launched a £200 million interim share buyback programme, following the completion of a £1 billion buyback scheme in November 2025. The new programme will run from January…

Rolls-Royce Plans a £1.5 Billion Stock Buyback, Sky News Says

Rolls-Royce Announces £200 Million Interim Share Buyback

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has launched a £200 million interim share buyback programme, following the completion of a £1 billion buyback scheme in November 2025. The new programme will run from January 2 to February 24, 2026, ahead of the company’s full-year results announcement on February 26, 2026.

Details of the Share Buyback Programme

The interim share buyback is irrevocable and non-discretionary. Rolls-Royce has contracted with UBS Group AG to undertake the repurchase of ordinary shares. Shares acquired by UBS will be sold to Rolls-Royce and subsequently cancelled. Rolls-Royce announced the programme on December 16, 2025.

Previous Share Buyback Programme

This interim buyback follows the completion of a larger £1 billion share buyback programme that concluded in November 2025. Alliance News reported on the launch of the £200 million interim buyback.

Market Reaction

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Rolls-Royce shares experienced a slight decrease, falling 1.3% to 1,100.00 pence in London morning trading.

Rolls-Royce Global Presence

Rolls-Royce maintains a presence in 48 countries and serves customers in over a hundred, including airlines, armed forces and marine and industrial sectors. ADVFN highlights the company’s extensive global reach.

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