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BASF Announces €1 Billion Share Buyback Program Starting August 2026
BASF SE has announced a new share buyback program set to begin in August 2026. The program, amounting up to €1 billion, will run until April 2027. This initiative is part of the broader €4 billion buyback plan revealed in September 2024, aimed to last until the end of 2028. The Board of Executive Directors has approved the program, following authorization granted during the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 30, 2026.
BASF will reduce its share capital by cancelling repurchased shares, optimizing its capital structure, and boosting earnings per share. The company aims to distribute at least €12 billion to shareholders between 2025 and 2028 through dividends and buybacks. Additionally, BASF intends to significantly decrease its net debt, aided by repaying €1.6 billion in bonds and loans in the third quarter of 2026.
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