EQNR reports third tranche buy-back: 1,073,277 shares purchased

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA announced activity under the third tranche of its 2025 share buy-back program. The tranche was announced on 23 July 2025 and runs from 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025. Between 11 August and 14 August 2025, Equinor purchased a total of 1,073,277 ordinary shares at an average price of NOK 249.2350 per share. The report is a Form 6-K filing notifying the market of these transactions and references the initial tranche commencement announcement dated 23 July 2025.

Positive

• Executed repurchases: Equinor repurchased 1,073,277 shares during 11–14 August 2025 under the 2025 buy-back programme
• Average price disclosed: The company reported a precise average purchase price of NOK 249.2350, improving transparency
• Program timeline provided: Tranche announced 23 July 2025 with duration 24 July–27 October 2025, and the filing references the original announcement

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Equinor executed a modest buy-back tranche, acquiring 1.07M shares at NOK 249.235 average; disclosure is routine market activity.

The disclosed transactions confirm that Equinor is actively repurchasing shares under the announced 2025 program. The reported volume and average price provide precise execution detail for the tranche period 11–14 August 2025. This Form 6-K is a straightforward compliance disclosure that updates investors on program progress without providing additional financial metrics or guidance.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transparent disclosure of buy-back tranche timing and execution supports governance and market fairness.

Equinor has provided clear public disclosure of tranche dates, aggregate shares repurchased and average price, meeting regulatory transparency expectations for buy-back programs. The filing does not include authorization changes or material governance actions; it serves to document routine capital allocation under an existing program.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2025

Commission File Number: 1-15200

Equinor ASA
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

FORUSBEEN 50, N-4035, STAVANGER, NORWAY
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

This Report on Form 6-K contains a press release issued by Equinor ASA on August 19, 2025, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – third tranche for 2025”.

Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – third tranche for 2025

Please see below information about transactions made under the third tranche of the 2025 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).

Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 23 July 2025.
The duration of the buy-back tranche: 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 23 July 2025, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/651645

From 11 August to 14 August 2025, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 1,073,277 own shares at an average price of NOK 249.2350 per share.

Overview of transactions:

Date	Trading venue	Aggregated daily volume (number of shares)	Daily weighted average share price (NOK)	Total daily transaction value (NOK)
11 August	OSE	270,000	249.3579	67,326,633.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
12 August	OSE	267,750	249.6396	66,841,002.90
	CEUX
	TQEX
13 August	OSE	268,928	248.4828	66,823,982.44
	CEUX
	TQEX
14 August	OSE	266,599	249.4630	66,506,586.34
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	1,073,277	249.2350	267,498,204.68
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	3,063,709	261.5549	801,327,975.86
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	3,063,709	261.5549	801,327,975.86
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	4,136,986	258.3587	1,068,826,180.53
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	4,136,986	258.3587	1,068,826,180.53

Following the completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 30,053,091 own shares, corresponding to 1.18% of Equinor ASA’s share capital, including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme (excluding shares under Equinor’s share savings programme, Equinor owns a total of 20,514,174 own shares, corresponding to 0.80% of the share capital).

This is information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and that is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Appendix: A overview of all transactions made under the buy-back tranche that have been carried out during the above-mentioned time period is attached to this report and available at www.newsweb.no.

Contact details:

Investor relations
Bård Glad Pedersen, senior vice president Investor Relations,
+47 918 01 791

Media
Sissel Rinde, vice president Media Relations,
+47 412 60 584

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Equinor ASA
		(Registrant)
Date: August 19, 2025		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) report in this Form 6-K?

The filing reports transactions under the third tranche of the 2025 share buy-back programme: 1,073,277 shares purchased at an average of NOK 249.2350 during 11–14 August 2025.

When was the buy-back tranche announced and how long does it run?

The tranche was announced on 23 July 2025 and its duration is from 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025.

How many shares did Equinor buy and at what average price?

Equinor purchased 1,073,277 own shares at an average price of NOK 249.2350 per share.

Does the Form 6-K include financial results or guidance?

No. The Form 6-K only discloses share buy-back transaction details and references the tranche commencement announcement; it contains no earnings or guidance.

Where can I find the original announcement for the tranche?

The filing references the stock market announcement dated 23 July 2025 available at the Oslo Børs link included in the Form 6-K.