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Equinor (EQNR) cancels 166M shares in NOK 415M capital reduction

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Equinor ASA has completed a reduction of its share capital that was approved at the annual general meeting on 12 May 2026. The capital was reduced by NOK 415,146,180.00 through cancellation and redemption of a total of 166,058,472 shares.

The reduction was registered as effective with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on 2 July 2026. After this change, Equinor’s share capital is NOK 5,976,872,600.00, divided into 2,390,749,040 shares with a nominal value of NOK 2.50 each.

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Equinor finalizes moderate share capital reduction via share cancellation.

Equinor ASA completed a share capital reduction of NOK 415,146,180.00 by cancelling and redeeming 166,058,472 shares approved at the 12 May 2026 annual general meeting. This is a structural change to equity rather than an operating event.

Following registration on 2 July 2026, total share capital is NOK 5,976,872,600.00 split across 2,390,749,040 shares with a nominal value of NOK 2.50 each. The filing frames this as compliance with Euronext Oslo Børs and Norwegian Securities Trading Act disclosure rules, with no additional financial performance data.

Capital reduction amount NOK 415,146,180.00 Amount by which share capital was reduced as approved 12 May 2026
Share capital before reduction NOK 6,392,018,780.00 Share capital prior to cancellation and redemption of shares
Share capital after reduction NOK 5,976,872,600.00 Registered effective 2 July 2026
Shares cancelled and redeemed 166,058,472 shares Total number of shares cancelled and redeemed in reduction
Total shares after reduction 2,390,749,040 shares Shares into which the new capital is divided
Nominal value per share NOK 2.50 per share Nominal value of each Equinor share after the reduction
Effective date of registration 2 July 2026 Date capital reduction registered with Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises
share capital reduction financial
"Equinor ASA: Completed share capital reduction On 12 May 2026, the annual general meeting..."
cancellation and redemption financial
"to NOK 5,976,872,600.00 through cancellation and redemption of a total of 166,058,472 shares."
nominal value financial
"divided into 2,390,749,040 shares of nominal value NOK 2.50 each."
Nominal value is the stated or face amount assigned to a financial instrument — for shares it’s the par value printed on the stock certificate, and for money or returns it can mean the number not adjusted for inflation. Think of it like a price tag on an item versus its buying power: the tag tells you the label, but not how much you can actually buy. Investors care because nominal values affect accounting, legal capital, dividend calculations and comparisons over time when inflation may distort real worth.
Euronext Oslo Børs Rulebook II regulatory
"subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Euronext Oslo Børs Rulebook II section 4.2.5.5..."
Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory
"and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act."
The Norwegian Securities Trading Act is the national law that sets the rules for buying, selling and offering financial instruments in Norway, including requirements for fair disclosure, market conduct and investor protection. For investors it matters because it helps ensure companies and intermediaries provide accurate information and prevents abusive trading, much like traffic laws make driving safer and predictable so people can trust the market and make informed decisions.
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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 July 2026

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 [   ]

 

 

Equinor ASA: Completed share capital reduction

On 12 May 2026, the annual general meeting of Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) resolved to reduce the company's share capital by NOK 415,146,180.00 from NOK 6,392,018,780.00 to NOK 5,976,872,600.00 through cancellation and redemption of a total of 166,058,472 shares.

The creditor notice period for the capital reduction has expired, and the capital reduction was registered as effective with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises today, 2 July 2026.

Following completion of the capital reduction, the share capital of the company is NOK 5,976,872,600.00 divided into 2,390,749,040 shares of nominal value NOK 2.50 each.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Euronext Oslo Børs Rulebook II section 4.2.5.5 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Contact persons:

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

Media relations:
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: July 2, 2026     /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
  Torgrim Reitan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What share capital change did Equinor (EQNR) complete in July 2026?

Equinor completed a share capital reduction of NOK 415,146,180.00, lowering share capital from NOK 6,392,018,780.00 to NOK 5,976,872,600.00 through cancellation and redemption of 166,058,472 shares approved at the 12 May 2026 annual general meeting.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares are outstanding after the capital reduction?

After the reduction, Equinor’s share capital is divided into 2,390,749,040 shares. Each share has a nominal value of NOK 2.50. This reflects the completed cancellation and redemption of 166,058,472 shares registered on 2 July 2026 with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises.

When did Equinor’s July 2026 share capital reduction become effective?

The capital reduction became effective on 2 July 2026 when it was registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. This followed expiry of the creditor notice period after the 12 May 2026 annual general meeting approved the reduction and related share cancellation and redemption.

What was Equinor’s original share capital before the reduction?

Before the change, Equinor’s share capital was NOK 6,392,018,780.00. The annual general meeting on 12 May 2026 resolved to reduce this amount by NOK 415,146,180.00 through cancellation and redemption of 166,058,472 shares, bringing capital down to NOK 5,976,872,600.00.

What is the nominal value of each Equinor (EQNR) share after the reduction?

Each Equinor share continues to have a nominal value of NOK 2.50. After the capital reduction, total share capital is NOK 5,976,872,600.00, divided into 2,390,749,040 shares at this nominal value, as recorded by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on 2 July 2026.

Which regulations require Equinor to disclose its share capital reduction?

Equinor states that this information is subject to disclosure requirements under Euronext Oslo Børs Rulebook II section 4.2.5.5 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, which govern market transparency for listed companies in Norway.