Ryanair Holdings buys back shares for cancellation

Ryanair Holdings plc reports that between 05 January 2026 and 09 January 2026 it repurchased for cancellation 4,404 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.006 each and 263,310 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares.

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Ryanair Holdings plc reports that between 05 January 2026 and 09 January 2026 it repurchased for cancellation 4,404 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.006 each and 263,310 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares. The daily volume-weighted average prices for the ordinary shares ranged around €29–€30, while the ADS-related shares were bought at volume-weighted average prices in the mid‑US $30s.

The transactions were carried out under the Company’s existing share buy-back programme first announced on 20 May 2025. All shares bought under this programme will be cancelled, and similar purchase updates are planned to be reported weekly in line with regulatory requirements.

FAQ

What did Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) report in this Form 6-K?

Ryanair Holdings plc reported repurchasing and cancelling 4,404 ordinary shares and 263,310 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 05 and 09 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme.

Over what period did Ryanair (RYAAY) conduct these January 2026 share buybacks?

The Company carried out the reported share repurchases from 05 January 2026 to 09 January 2026, with daily transactions disclosed including volumes and volume-weighted average prices.

How many Ryanair ordinary shares and ADS-underlying shares were repurchased?

Ryanair repurchased 4,404 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each and 263,310 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, all of which are to be cancelled.

What prices did Ryanair pay in the January 2026 buyback transactions?

The volume-weighted average prices for ordinary shares ranged from about €29.000 to €29.891, while the volume-weighted average prices for the ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares ranged from about US $34.8942 to US $36.8148 over the period.

Are Ryanair’s repurchased shares being held as treasury shares or cancelled?

Ryanair states that all shares purchased will be cancelled in line with its existing share buy-back programme.

What is the purpose of Ryanair’s current share repurchases?

The Company notes that these transactions are part of its existing share buy-back programme announced on 20 May 2025; the filing focuses on execution details rather than stating a specific strategic purpose.

How frequently will Ryanair report further buyback activity?

Ryanair indicates that purchases made under the share buy-back programme will be announced on a weekly basis going forward.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/12/2026 - 07:32 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 January 2026

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual

reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934.

Yes   No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

Ryanair Holdings plc

Transactions in own shares

Ryanair Holdings plc (the "Company") announces that in the period 05 January 2026 to 09 January 2026 it purchased for cancellation in aggregate 4,404 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") and in aggregate 263,310 Ordinary Shares underlying the American Depositary Shares, as further detailed below.

Date	Number of Ordinary Shares	Volume weighted average price paid	Number of Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Shares	Volume weighted average price paid
05 January 2026	1,592	€29.891	51,724	US $36.8148
06 January 2026	800	€29.620	51,824	US $36.0337
07 January 2026	812	€29.500	52,212	US $35.7992
08 January 2026	450	€29.550	53,898	US $35.6041
09 January 2026	750	€29.000	53,652	US $34.8942

These share purchases form part of the Company's existing share buy-back programme, details of which were announced on 20 May 2025 (the "Programme").  Purchases made under the share buyback programme will be announced on a weekly basis.

All shares purchased by the Company will be cancelled. This announcement is being made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended. 

Issuer name:	Ryanair Holdings plc
LEI	635400BR2ROC1FVEBQ56
ISIN:	IE00BYTBXV33

Enquiries:

Contact:

Jamie Donovan

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: 12 January, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary