EQNR increases treasury to 1.12% after third buy-back tranche

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor reports purchases under the third tranche of its 2025 share buy-back programme. From 4 August to 8 August 2025 the company repurchased 1,295,388 shares at an average price of NOK 258.2449 per share, for a total value of NOK 334,527,344.08. Including prior transactions under the tranche, accumulated purchases total 3,063,709 shares with a combined transaction value of NOK 801,327,975.86. After these transactions Equinor holds 28,629,652 own shares, equal to 1.12% of share capital (or 19,440,897 shares, 0.76%, excluding shares in the share savings programme). The tranche runs from 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025.

Positive

• Executed repurchases of 1,295,388 shares from 4-8 August 2025 at an average price of NOK 258.2449 per share
• Total tranche accumulation reached 3,063,709 shares with a combined transaction value of NOK 801,327,975.86
• Equinor treasury holdings increased to 28,629,652 shares, representing 1.12% of share capital
• Tranche duration is defined: 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025, providing clear execution window

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Equinor executed meaningful repurchases over Aug 4-8, adding 1.295M shares to an ongoing tranche.

The filing documents a routine but active buy-back phase: 1,295,388 shares were acquired at an average of NOK 258.2449 for NOK 334.53m between 4 and 8 August 2025. Accumulated tranche purchases reach 3,063,709 shares valued at NOK 801.33m. The company now holds 28,629,652 treasury shares (1.12% of share capital). For investors, these are explicit capital-return actions that reduce outstanding float and reflect management authorization to repurchase shares within the stated tranche period.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The buy-back follows an approved programme and increases Equinor's treasury holdings to 1.12% of capital.

The report confirms the buy-back tranche announced on 23 July 2025 and its scheduled duration through 27 October 2025. Transactions are disclosed by trading date and venue with precise averages and totals, satisfying regulatory transparency. The increase to 28,629,652 own shares (1.12%) is clearly stated, and the filing notes the distinction for shares held under the share savings programme. No governance concerns or adverse events are disclosed in the document.

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 12, 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 4 August to 8 August 2025, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 1,295,388 own shares at an average price of NOK 258.2449 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)
4 August	OSE	258,989	260.0512	67,350,400.24
	CEUX
	TQEX
5 August	OSE	257,934	259.7242	66,991,701.80
	CEUX
	TQEX
6 August	OSE	255,300	260.9389	66,617,701.17
	CEUX
	TQEX
7 August	OSE	262,106	254.1704	66,619,586.86
	CEUX
	TQEX
8 August	OSE	261,059	256.4476	66,947,954.01
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	1,295,388	258.2449	334,527,344.08
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	1,768,321	263.9796	466,800,631.78
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	1,768,321	263.9796	466,800,631.78
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	3,063,709	261.5549	801,327,975.86
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	3,063,709	261.5549	801,327,975.86

 
Following the completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 28,629,652 own shares, corresponding to 1.12% 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 19,440,897 own shares, corresponding to 0.76% 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 12, 2025		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) purchase in the Aug 4-8 2025 buy-back period?

Equinor purchased 1,295,388 shares at an average price of NOK 258.2449, totaling NOK 334,527,344.08.

How many shares has Equinor bought under the 2025 tranche so far?

Accumulated under the tranche Equinor has repurchased 3,063,709 shares with a combined value of NOK 801,327,975.86.

What percentage of Equinor's share capital does the company now hold?

After these transactions Equinor owns 28,629,652 shares, equal to 1.12% of share capital (or 0.76% excluding share savings programme shares).

When does the third buy-back tranche run?

The buy-back tranche runs from 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025, as announced on 23 July 2025.

Where can I find the full transaction overview for the tranche?

Equinor states an appendix with a full transaction overview is attached to the report and available at www.newsweb.no and the referenced Oslo Bors announcement.