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[6-K] EQUINOR ASA Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 15 to 19 June 2026, the company repurchased 369,300 shares at an average price of NOK 319.6242, for a total of NOK 118,037,218.42.

Accumulated under this tranche, Equinor has bought back 1,838,368 shares for NOK 637,737,682.27. After these purchases, it holds 67,143,549 own shares, equal to 2.63% of its share capital, including shares in the employee share savings programme.

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Shares repurchased (15–19 June 2026) 369,300 shares Second 2026 buy-back tranche purchases over five trading days
Average repurchase price NOK 319.6242 per share Weighted average price for 369,300 shares bought 15–19 June 2026
Total value of June 15–19 repurchases NOK 118,037,218.42 Aggregate consideration for 369,300 shares in the period
Total tranche shares repurchased 1,838,368 shares Cumulative buy-backs under second 2026 tranche
Total tranche consideration NOK 637,737,682.27 Aggregate value of all repurchases in this tranche
Total own shares held 67,143,549 shares Treasury shares after reported transactions, 2.63% of share capital
Own shares excl. savings programme 56,637,664 shares Represents 2.22% of Equinor’s share capital
share buy-back programme financial
"the second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA"
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
tranche financial
"From 15 June to 19 June 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 369,300 own shares under the second tranche"
A tranche is one slice of a larger financing or investment that is released, sold, or paid out in separate parts rather than all at once. Investors care because each slice can carry different risk, return and timing—like buying pieces of a cake where some slices are richer or come later—so the specific tranche you hold affects when you get paid and how much you might gain or lose.
own shares financial
"Equinor ASA owns a total of 67,143,549 own shares, corresponding to 2.63% of Equinor ASA’s share capital"
EU Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"This is information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation"
A set of EU-wide rules that prevent cheating in financial markets by banning insider trading, market manipulation, and misleading disclosure; it also requires timely public release of key company information so everyone can play on a level field. For investors, it reduces the risk that prices are driven by secret deals or false signals, making markets fairer and more reliable for deciding when to buy or sell — like referees enforcing fair play in a game.
Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory
"subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to 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 June 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 [   ]

This Report on Form 6-K contains a press release issued by Equinor ASA on June 23, 2026, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – second tranche for 2026”. 

 


Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – second tranche for 2026

Please see below information about transactions made under the second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).

Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 6 May 2026.

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 6 May 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/672447

From 15 June to 19 June 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 369,300 own shares at an average price of NOK 319.6242 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)
         
15 June OSE      
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
16 June OSE 90,500 322.7744 29,211,083.20
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
17 June OSE 90,500 322.0380 29,144,439.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
18 June OSE 92,800 315.2799 29,257,974.72
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
19 June OSE 95,500 318.5730 30,423,721.50
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 369,300 319.6242 118,037,218.42
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE 1,469,068 353.7620 519,700,463.85
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 1,469,068 353.7620 519,700,463.85
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE 1,838,368 346.9043 637,737,682.27
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 1,838,368 346.9043 637,737,682.27


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 67,143,549 own shares, corresponding to 2.63% 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 56,637,664 own shares, corresponding to 2.22% 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: June 23, 2026     /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
  Torgrim Reitan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

FAQ

What does Equinor (EQNR) announce in this Form 6-K?

Equinor reports purchases under the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. Between 15 and 19 June 2026, it repurchased 369,300 shares, updating investors on cumulative buy-backs and current treasury share holdings.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased in mid-June 2026?

Equinor repurchased 369,300 shares from 15 to 19 June 2026. The average price was NOK 319.6242 per share, giving a total transaction value of NOK 118,037,218.42 over this five-day period.

What is the total size of Equinor’s 2026 buy-back tranche so far?

Under the second 2026 buy-back tranche, Equinor has accumulated repurchases of 1,838,368 shares. The aggregate consideration paid for these shares is NOK 637,737,682.27, reflecting all transactions disclosed for this tranche to date.

What percentage of its share capital does Equinor (EQNR) now hold as treasury shares?

After the reported transactions, Equinor holds 67,143,549 own shares, corresponding to 2.63% of its share capital. Excluding shares in its share savings programme, it holds 56,637,664 shares, equal to 2.22% of the share capital.

Over what period does Equinor’s second 2026 buy-back tranche run?

The second tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme runs from 19 May 2026 to no later than 20 July 2026. The company announced the start of this tranche on 6 May 2026 in a separate stock market notice.

On which trading venue were Equinor (EQNR) buy-backs executed in this update?

The disclosed share repurchases were executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). The table shows daily volumes, average prices in NOK, and total transaction values for each trading day in the reporting period.