Standard Chartered PLC (SC) continued its 2026 share repurchase programme on 8 June, buying 773,200 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,940.61 GBp. The purchases, carried out by J.P. Morgan Securities plc, were executed across three venues:
• London Stock Exchange: 464,000 shares at a VWAP of 1,940.54 GBp (price range: 1,910.50–1,958.50 GBp) • CBOE BXE: 154,600 shares at a VWAP of 1,940.79 GBp (1,913.50–1,957.00 GBp) • CBOE CXE: 154,600 shares at a VWAP of 1,940.64 GBp (1,910.00–1,957.00 GBp)
Since the launch of the programme on 24 February 2026, SC has deployed USD 1.30 billion to repurchase its shares. All shares acquired will be cancelled, leaving 2.20 billion ordinary shares in issue and an equivalent number of voting rights.
The buy-back is being conducted within pre-set parameters and in line with applicable UK regulations, including Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as adopted into UK law.
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