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Signet Jewelers starts $125M accelerated buyback

Signet Jewelers initiates a $125 million accelerated share repurchase with JPMorgan, leaving about $575 million available under its 2017 buyback authorization.

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SIGNET JEWELERS LTD (SIG) entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank to repurchase $125 million of its common shares as part of its existing share repurchase plans. The company paid $125 million on September 11, 2026 and received an initial delivery of approximately 1,023,000 shares the same day.

The final number of shares repurchased will be based on the average daily volume-weighted average price of the shares during the calculation period, less a discount, with customary adjustment provisions. Final settlement is expected between September 25, 2026 and December 2, 2026, when either additional shares may be delivered to Signet or, in certain circumstances, Signet may deliver shares or cash to JPMorgan. After completion of this ASR, Signet states it will have approximately $575 million remaining under its 2017 Share Repurchase Program, and it may conduct further repurchases through various methods, including additional ASRs, open market purchases and 10b5-1 plans.

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  • $125 million accelerated share repurchase signals active capital return to shareholders and reduces share count once completed.
  • Company expects to have about $575 million remaining under its 2017 Share Repurchase Program, preserving capacity for future repurchases.

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  • ASR structure may require Signet to deliver shares or make a cash payment to JPMorgan at final settlement under certain circumstances, introducing potential future cash or share obligations.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
ASR notional size $125 million Total value of common shares to be repurchased under the accelerated share repurchase agreement
Initial shares delivered 1,023,000 shares Approximate number of common shares initially delivered to Signet on September 11, 2026
Remaining repurchase authorization $575 million Approximate remaining capacity under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program after completion of this ASR
Final settlement window start September 25, 2026 Earliest expected date for final settlement of the ASR transactions
Final settlement window end December 2, 2026 Latest expected date for final settlement of the ASR transactions, subject to adjustments
Par value per common share $0.18 Par value of each Signet common share registered on the New York Stock Exchange
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement financial
"entered into a master confirmation and supplemental confirmation (collectively, the “ASR Agreement”)"
An accelerated share repurchase agreement is a deal where a company quickly buys back its own shares by paying a financial institution up front, while the institution delivers shares it borrows and settles the exact quantity later based on market prices. For investors this matters because it immediately reduces the number of shares outstanding and can boost per-share earnings, change cash and leverage levels, and signal management’s view on the stock’s value.
volume-weighted average prices financial
"based on the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices of the Common Shares"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average trading price of a stock over a set period, where each trade’s price is weighted by how many shares were exchanged, so large trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP like a yardstick to judge whether a trade occurred at a good price relative to the market overall, similar to comparing the average price per pound when shopping where bigger purchases shift the average.
10b5-1 plans regulatory
"additional repurchases may be made through additional accelerated share repurchase programs, open market purchases, through 10b5-1 plans"
A 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets company insiders buy or sell shares at set times or under set conditions, designed to avoid accusations of trading on nonpublic information. Think of it like scheduling automatic payments: trades happen according to a plan rather than on impulse. Investors watch these plans because they can provide predictable insider selling or buying signals but can also be structured in ways that mask true motives.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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What share repurchase action did SIG announce in this 8-K?

Signet Jewelers entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan to repurchase $125 million of its common shares as part of its ongoing share repurchase plans.

How many Signet (SIG) shares were initially delivered under the ASR?

On September 11, 2026, Signet received an initial delivery of approximately 1,023,000 common shares from JPMorgan in exchange for its $125 million payment.

When is the final settlement of Signet’s $125 million ASR expected?

Final settlement of the ASR is expected to occur between September 25, 2026 and December 2, 2026, subject to possible postponement, adjustment, cancellation or early termination under the agreement.

How will the final number of SIG shares repurchased be determined?

The final number of Signet shares repurchased will generally be based on the average daily volume-weighted average prices of the common shares during the ASR’s calculation period, less a discount, with adjustments for certain events.

How much authorization will Signet (SIG) have left under its buyback program after this ASR?

Upon completion of the ASR, Signet states it will have approximately $575 million remaining under its 2017 Share Repurchase Program, subject to any other repurchases during the ASR term.

Could Signet owe cash or additional shares to JPMorgan at ASR settlement?

Yes. At final settlement, JPMorgan may be required to deliver additional shares to Signet, or, under certain circumstances, Signet may be required to deliver shares or make a cash payment to JPMorgan.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2026
  
SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 Commission File Number: 1-32349
 
BermudaNot Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Richmond House
12 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton
HM 08
Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 (441) 295 5950
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of $0.18 eachSIGNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 8.01    Other Events.

Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

As part of its previously announced share repurchase plans, on September 10, 2026, Signet Jewelers Limited (the “Company”) entered into a master confirmation and supplemental confirmation (collectively, the “ASR Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan”) to repurchase $125 million of the Company’s common shares (the “Common Shares”).

Under the ASR Agreement, the Company made a payment of $125 million to JPMorgan on September 11, 2026 and received an initial delivery of approximately 1,023,000 Common Shares on September 11, 2026. The total number of Common Shares that the Company will repurchase under the ASR Agreement will generally be based on the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices of the Common Shares during the calculation period under the ASR Agreement, less a discount, subject to adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events pursuant to the terms of the ASR Agreement.

Upon final settlement of the transactions under the ASR Agreement, JPMorgan may be required to deliver additional Common Shares to the Company, or, under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to deliver Common Shares or make a cash payment to JPMorgan. Final settlement of the transactions under the ASR Agreement is expected to occur between September 25, 2026 and December 2, 2026, subject to postponement, adjustment, cancellation or early termination upon the occurrence of certain events as provided in the ASR Agreement.

Upon completion of the ASR Agreement, the Company will have approximately $575 million in share repurchase authorization remaining under its 2017 Share Repurchase Program, subject to any further repurchases that are made during the term of the ASR Agreement, and additional repurchases may be made through additional accelerated share repurchase programs, open market purchases, through 10b5-1 plans, through block trades or otherwise for programmatic and opportunistic repurchases. The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will be subject to economic and market conditions, stock prices, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the expected payment by the Company under the ASR Agreement, the expected initial delivery of Common Shares, the expected timing of final settlement and the expected number of Common Shares to be repurchased. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, the trading price of the Common Shares, the terms of the ASR Agreement and the risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them, except as required by law.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED
Date:
September 14, 2026By:/s/ Joan M. Hilson
Name:Joan M. Hilson
Title:Chief Operating and Financial Officer

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