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Bank of Cyprus Advances Strategic Share Buyback Initiative

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 23, 2025

Overview of the Share Repurchase

Bank of Cyprus has taken decisive action in its strategic share buyback program by repurchasing 339,586 ordinary shares between May 16 and May 22, 2025. This significant acquisition underscores the bank’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and streamlining its capital structure.

Transaction Specifics and Market Details

The shares, each carrying a nominal value of €0.10, were procured on two primary platforms—the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market at the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). Specifically, 59,100 shares were transacted on the CSE, while a bulk of 280,486 shares were acquired on the ATHEX. The bank’s broker, Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO), executed these transactions.

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At its peak, the transaction price reached €6.68 per share on both exchanges. The lowest prices recorded were €6.20 on the CSE and €6.22 on the ATHEX, leading to volume-weighted average prices of €6.47 on the CSE and €6.48 on the ATHEX.

Strategic Implications and Future Outlook

This repurchase is an integral component of a larger initiative wherein the bank anticipates canceling up to €30 million worth of shares. Such a measure not only signals robust confidence in the bank’s long-term outlook but also serves as a tactical maneuver to refine its financial structure amid evolving market conditions.

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