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IN BRIEF: Barclays finishes GBP1 billion share buyback, starts new one

Fri, 08th May 2026 08:56

Barclays PLC - London-based bank - Completes on Thursday the GBP1 billion share buyback started in February, buying back 234.9 million shares at average 425.80 pence. The buyback was run by JP Morgan Securities PLC. All the shares will be cancelled. Starts on Friday new GBP500 million buyback announced at the end of last month with first-quarter results.

Current stock price: 432.60p

12-month change: up 42%

By Tom Waite, Alliance News editor

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