TotalEnergies SE: Disclosure of Transactions in Own Shares
TotalEnergies SE (TTE) announces share repurchase transactions totaling EUR 106,863,591.01 from March 18 to March 22, 2024, with daily volumes and prices disclosed. The company operates on multiple exchanges (XPAR, CEUX, TQEX, AQEU) and provides detailed transaction information on its website.
The share repurchase program executed by TotalEnergies SE represents a strategic financial maneuver with direct implications for shareholder value and market perception. When a company buys back its own shares, it typically signals confidence in its financial health and future prospects. Moreover, this action can lead to earnings per share (EPS) accretion, as the number of shares outstanding decreases, potentially making the stock more attractive to investors.
By analyzing the volume and the weighted average purchase price, one can infer that the company has allocated a significant amount of capital for these transactions. This could suggest that TotalEnergies is prioritizing shareholder returns in the form of capital gains over other potential investments or debt reduction. However, it is essential to consider the impact on the company's cash reserves and whether this aligns with its long-term strategic goals, such as investing in sustainable energy projects.
From a market research perspective, TotalEnergies' repurchase activity must be evaluated in the context of the energy sector's dynamics and stock market conditions. Share repurchases can be a response to undervaluation in the market, providing support for the stock price. It also reflects the management's assessment that investing in their own shares will yield a better return than other avenues.
It's important to monitor the market's reaction to such buybacks, as they can sometimes be interpreted as a lack of better investment opportunities, which might not align with investors looking for growth through reinvestment in business operations. The timing and scale of the buybacks should be scrutinized to assess whether TotalEnergies is optimizing its capital allocation in line with market trends and shareholder expectations.
From an economic standpoint, the repurchase program can be seen as a mechanism for adjusting the capital structure of TotalEnergies. By reducing the number of shares outstanding, the company is effectively increasing its debt-to-equity ratio, assuming debt levels remain constant. This financial leverage can be beneficial in a low-interest-rate environment but might pose risks should interest rates rise or if the company faces unexpected downturns.
Additionally, the broader economic implications, such as the opportunity cost of not investing in other sectors or technologies, must be considered. The energy sector is at a crossroads with the transition towards renewable sources and TotalEnergies' allocation of resources to share repurchases should be weighed against the potential benefits of investing in innovation and diversification of its energy portfolio.
03/25/2024 - 01:00 PM
PARIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Regulatory News:
In accordance with the authorization given by the ordinary shareholders’ general meeting on May 26, 2023, to trade on its shares and pursuant to applicable law on share repurchase, TotalEnergies SE (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) (LEI: 529900S21EQ1BO4ESM68) declares the following purchases of its own shares (FR0000120271) from March 18 to March 22, 2024:
Transaction Date
Total daily volume (number of shares)
Daily weighted average purchase price of shares (EUR/share)
Amount of transactions (EUR)
Market (MIC Code)
18/03/2024
282,926
62.656966
17,727,284.76
XPAR
18/03/2024
143,124
62.657103
8,967,735.21
CEUX
18/03/2024
29,970
62.657085
1,877,832.84
TQEX
18/03/2024
22,775
62.656132
1,426,993.41
AQEU
19/03/2024
278,013
63.899152
17,764,794.94
XPAR
19/03/2024
139,824
63.901490
8,934,961.94
CEUX
19/03/2024
29,201
63.905247
1,866,097.12
TQEX
19/03/2024
22,439
63.905183
1,433,968.40
AQEU
20/03/2024
281,155
63.192755
17,766,959.03
XPAR
20/03/2024
141,639
63.192643
8,950,542.76
CEUX
20/03/2024
30,094
63.192752
1,901,722.68
TQEX
20/03/2024
21,849
63.192739
1,380,698.15
AQEU
21/03/2024
91,009
63.146038
5,746,857.77
XPAR
21/03/2024
37,878
63.146288
2,391,855.10
CEUX
21/03/2024
8,047
63.146757
508,141.95
TQEX
21/03/2024
5,590
63.145084
352,981.02
AQEU
22/03/2024
79,956
62.912596
5,030,239.53
XPAR
22/03/2024
33,168
62.913836
2,086,726.11
CEUX
22/03/2024
7,096
62.916514
446,455.58
TQEX
22/03/2024
4,780
62.916883
300,742.70
AQEU
Total
1,690,533
63.212958
106,863,591.01
Transaction details
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) a full breakdown of the individual trades are disclosed on the TotalEnergies website: https://totalenergies.com/investors/shares-and-dividends/total-shares/info/company-share-transactions
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, more sustainable, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in nearly 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.
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Cautionary Note
The terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies company” or “Company” in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies’ financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Universal Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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TotalEnergies SE (TTE) announced share repurchase transactions totaling EUR 106,863,591.01 during the specified period.
TotalEnergies SE (TTE) conducted share repurchase transactions on XPAR, CEUX, TQEX, and AQEU exchanges.
A full breakdown of the individual trades for the share repurchase transactions announced by TotalEnergies SE (TTE) can be found on the TotalEnergies website at https://totalenergies.com/investors/shares-and-dividends/total-shares/info/company-share-transactions.