Design Group Regulatory News (IGR)

16 June 2026

IG Design Group plc

(the "Company", the "Group" or "Design Group")

Share Buyback Programme

IG Design Group plc, a leading designer, innovator and manufacturer across various celebration and creative categories), today announces that it intends to commence a share buyback programme in respect of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") up to a maximum of 9,830,814 Ordinary Shares from the date of this announcement (the "Share Buyback Programme").

The purpose of the Share Buyback Programme is set out in the full year results of the Company, published today, is return surplus capital to shareholders and to assist in the deliverability of sustainable shareholder returns.

On 16 June 2026 the Group entered into an irrevocable non-discretionary instruction with Canaccord Genuity Limited ("Canaccord") in relation to the purchase by Canaccord, acting as principal during the period commencing on 16 June 2026 and ending no later than 24 September 2026, of Ordinary Shares for an aggregate consideration (excluding expenses) of no greater than 9,830,814 Ordinary Shares and the simultaneous on-sale of such Ordinary Shares by Canaccord to Design Group, where they will be cancelled. Canaccord will make its trading decisions concerning the timing of the purchases of Ordinary Shares independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Group. 

The minimum purchase price which may be paid for any Ordinary Share is £0.01 (exclusive of expenses). The maximum purchase price (exclusive of expenses) which may be paid for any Ordinary Share shall not be more than the higher of: (a) an amount equal to 105% of the average of the middle market quotations of the Ordinary Shares as derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the five business days immediately preceding the day on which the Ordinary Shares is contracted to be purchased; and (b) an amount equal to the higher of the last independent trade of an Ordinary Share and the highest current independent bid for an Ordinary Share as derived from the London Stock Exchange System SETS. Purchases of Ordinary Shares under the Share Buyback Programme are conditional upon compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and, in particular, on the Company having distributable reserves available for the purpose at the relevant time.

Under the Buyback Programme, Canaccord may, in accordance with certain parameters, independently of and without influence from Design Group, purchase Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange from time to time and in its absolute discretion. During closed periods, in accordance with certain irrevocable instructions given to Canaccord in advance of the closed period, share purchases shall be carried out by Canaccord independently of and without influence from Design Group.

Whilst it is anticipated that the maximum daily volume of any purchases of Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Buyback Programme will not exceed 25% of the average daily volume of the Ordinary Shares traded on the London Stock Exchange for the 20 trading days preceding the date of the relevant purchase (as contemplated by Article 3(3) of the UK version of the MAR buy-back technical standards (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052) as incorporated into UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018) (the "MAR Buy-Back Regulation")). However, in periods of general illiquidity in the Company's Ordinary Shares, purchases may be made in excess of these volume limits. In such circumstances, the Company will not be able to rely on the safe harbour provisions of the MAR Buy-Back Regulation.

All purchases of Ordinary Shares under the Buyback Programme will be carried out on the London Stock Exchange and Canaccord will purchase any Ordinary Shares as principal and simultaneously be deemed to execute on-market sales of any Ordinary Shares so purchased to the Company in accordance with the buyback agreement on a 'riskless principal' basis.

Design Group intends to announce any purchase of Ordinary Shares under the Share Buyback Programme on a weekly basis, and in any event by no later than the end of the seventh daily market session following the date of execution.

Notes to Editors:

IG Design Group plc is one of the world's leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of gift packaging, greeting cards, stationery, creative play products and related items. The Group designs, sources and manufactures a broad portfolio of products across multiple categories and occasions, encompassing every day, seasonal and celebration ranges.

The Group operates across key international markets, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Its products are sold to a diverse customer base including major retailers and supermarkets such as Tesco, Costco and Aldi, as well as discounters, online platforms and independent stores. The Group's heritage brand, Tom Smith, holds a Royal Warrant for the supply of Christmas crackers and Christmas wrapping paper to the Royal Family, a distinction it has held continuously since 1906.

Across IG Design Group's global teams, it manages a portfolio of more than 22,000 SKUs, supplying over 550 million units annually to customers in approximately 70 countries. The Group operates a vertically integrated model, combining in‑house design expertise with global sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and fulfilment capabilities. Its manufacturing footprint includes three facilities located in Wales, the Netherlands and Poland. This integrated platform enables the Group to deliver innovative, responsibly sourced products at scale, while maintaining cost efficiency, speed to market and flexibility.

IG Design Group plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.