Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) extends €750m share buyback to end-2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc has extended the duration of its existing share buy-back programme. The programme, originally scheduled to end no later than 19 May 2026, will now run until no later than 31 December 2026 under amended irrevocable arrangements with its brokers.

The maximum total consideration for repurchasing ordinary shares and shares underlying American Depositary Shares remains at €750 million. The timing and volume of repurchases will depend on market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements and the programme’s terms, and may be supplemented by block trades that reduce this overall €750 million cap.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 2025

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

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c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

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18 August 2025

Ryanair Holdings plc

Share buy-back programme update

Ryanair Holdings plc (the "Company") announced on 20 May 2025 that it had entered arrangements with its brokers, Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG ("Citi") and J&E Davy Unlimited ("Davy") (collectively the "Brokers"), to manage a share buy-back programme to repurchase on its behalf ordinary shares of €0.006 each (the "Shares"), including Shares underlying American Depositary Shares, during the period commencing on 20 May 2025 and ending not later than 19 May 2026 (the "Programme").

To increase flexibility under the Programme, Ryanair today announces that it has amended the irrevocable arrangements with the Brokers so that Programme will end no later than 31 December 2026. The timing, the actual number of Shares repurchased, and the split between Shares and Shares underlying American Depositary Shares repurchased, will be dependent on market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements and the other terms and limitations contained in the Programme. The maximum consideration payable by the Company in respect of repurchases of Shares and of Shares underlying American Depositary Shares under these arrangements remains €750 million.

The Programme will at all times be conducted in accordance with (and within the parameters prescribed by): (1) the Company's general authority to repurchase Shares as approved by shareholders at the Company's AGM on 12 September 2024 (and as such authority may be renewed and/or amended); (2) the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052; and (3) Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The Programme may be supplemented by the purchase of Shares by way of block trades in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase Shares. The maximum consideration payable by the Company under the Programme will be reduced by the corresponding amount of capital returned through block trades. 

Contact:

Jamie Donovan

Head of Investor Relations

Ryanair Holdings plc

Tel: +353 1 945 1212

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, hereunto duly authorized.

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

Date: 18 August, 2025

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary

FAQ

What change did Ryanair (RYAAY) make to its share buy-back programme?

Ryanair extended the life of its existing share buy-back programme. The scheme, previously due to end by 19 May 2026, may now continue until no later than 31 December 2026 under amended arrangements with its appointed brokers.

What is the maximum amount under Ryanair’s current buy-back programme?

The maximum consideration under Ryanair’s share buy-back programme remains €750 million. This cap covers repurchases of ordinary shares and shares underlying American Depositary Shares, and is reduced by any capital returned through approved block trade purchases.

Which brokers manage Ryanair (RYAAY) share repurchases under the programme?

Ryanair’s buy-back programme is managed by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG and J&E Davy Unlimited. These brokers execute share and American Depositary Share repurchases on Ryanair’s behalf within the agreed terms and regulatory parameters of the programme.

What factors will determine the number of Ryanair shares repurchased?

The number of Ryanair shares repurchased will depend on market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, and the detailed terms of the programme. The company also notes a potential split between ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares when executing buy-backs.

Under what approvals and regulations does Ryanair’s buy-back programme operate?

Ryanair’s programme operates under shareholder authority granted on 12 September 2024, EU Market Abuse Regulation rules, related delegated regulation, and U.S. Securities Exchange Act Rules 10b-18 and 10b-5. These frameworks govern how and when repurchases can be carried out.

Can Ryanair use block trades as part of its buy-back programme?

Ryanair may supplement the programme with block trade purchases of shares. Any capital returned to shareholders through such block trades reduces the overall €750 million maximum consideration available under the share buy-back programme.