Share buybacks

Societe Generale launches 1.5 billion euro buyback after profit beat estimates

The reacquisition follows two extraordinary share repurchase programmes launched in 2025, worth one billion euros each

Beijing-based Baidu expects to declare the first payment of a dividend this year, which may include regular or special distributions.

Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, first dividend

The Internet company joins larger peers Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding in enhancing shareholder returns

UBS is continuing its search for a successor to CEO Sergio Ermotti, including external candidates, ahead of his expected departure by early next year.

UBS posts higher profit, signals US$3 billion buyback with upside

The bank plans to propose a dividend for 2025 of US$1.10 per share

In just three quarters, Mizuho booked more than 90% of its annual profit target of 1.13 trillion yen, which would be a record.

Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme

Its profit has increased to 329.9 billion yen from 289.2 billion yen in the year-ago period

The buyback programme will start in February, and be financed through Adidas' cash flow this year.

Adidas plans 1-billion-euro share buyback after profits jump

Its operating profit of 164 million euros in Q4 exceeds analyst estimates

The Labubu manufacturer announced in a filing that it bought back 1.4 million shares on Jan 19 for HK$251 million (S$41.1 million).

Pop Mart shares surge as traders cheer first share buyback since 2024

POP MART International Group shares soared the most in five months after the Chinese toymaker’s first share buyback since 2024 boosted investor confidence. 

Yangzijiang Maritime is a spinoff from Yangzijiang Financial’s maritime investment segment.

YZJ Maritime proposes up to 10% share buyback as part of capital management plans

CEO hopes scheme can reward long-term shareholders, support liquidity

The shares will be acquired through purchases on the stock market between Jan 8 and Apr 7, Samsung said in a regulatory filing.

Samsung Electronics to buy 2.5 trillion won of its shares for employee compensation

[SEOUL] Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it would acquire 2.5 trillion won (S$2.2 billion) worth of its own shares for employee and executive compensation.

Prudential, which has pivoted to Asia, is trying to boost its return on equity to make its shares more attractive to investors.

Prudential announces US$1.2 billion share buyback

The repurchase represents about 3% of its issued share capital, based on the Jan 5 closing price