BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc Announces Share Repurchase
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (LEI: 5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55) announced on February 19, 2026, that it has repurchased 15,000 of its Ordinary Shares at an average price of 595.26 pence per share. These shares will be held in treasury.
Impact on Share Capital
Following the settlement of this purchase on February 23, 2026, the Company’s issued share capital will consist of 92,419,139 Ordinary Shares, excluding the 25,509,799 shares already held in treasury. Source
Treasury Shares and Voting Rights
Shares held in treasury do not carry any voting rights. After settlement, approximately 21.63% of the Company’s total issued share capital (117,928,938 Ordinary Shares, including treasury shares) will be held in treasury. Source
Reporting Requirements
According to the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the market should exclude shares held in treasury when determining whether to notify an interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company. The figure of 92,419,139 should be used for these reporting purposes following settlement. Source
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Lucy Dina
Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: 0207 743 5324