Wise Group buys back shares in £405m program
Wise Group plc continues its previously announced share buyback, adding repurchases on both Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange to be held in treasury.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wise Group plc (WSE) reports that between August 31 and September 4, 2026 it repurchased Class A ordinary shares under its existing share buyback program. The company bought 674,826 Class A shares on Nasdaq and other US venues and 507,952 Class A shares on the London Stock Exchange and other venues, executed through Goldman Sachs International or an affiliate.
The repurchased shares will be held in treasury. These transactions form part of a broader buyback under which Wise expects to repurchase up to £405 million (approximately $540 million) of its Class A ordinary shares.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased on US venues: 674,826 Class A ordinary shares
Shares repurchased on London Stock Exchange and other venues: 507,952 Class A ordinary shares
Buyback program size: £405 million (approximately $540 million)
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Shares repurchased on US venues
674,826 Class A ordinary shares
Repurchased on Nasdaq and/or other applicable US trading venues from August 31 to September 4, 2026
Shares repurchased on London Stock Exchange and other venues
507,952 Class A ordinary shares
Repurchased on the London Stock Exchange and other venues in the same period
Buyback program size
£405 million (approximately $540 million)
Maximum expected repurchases of Class A ordinary shares under the buyback announced July 21, 2026
Example VWAP on Nasdaq
USD 13.0594 per share
Volume weighted average price paid for a disclosed trade of 199,826 shares
Example VWAP on London venue
GBP 9.5185 per share
Volume weighted average price paid for a disclosed trade of 116,701 shares on XLON
Cross-border transactions processed in FY 2026
$240 billion
Cross-border transactions supported by Wise in fiscal year 2026
Customers served in FY 2026
Around 19 million people and businesses
Users supported by Wise in fiscal year 2026
Customer savings in FY 2026
Over $3 billion
Savings claimed for customers in fiscal year 2026
Key Terms
share buyback program, treasury, Volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, +1 more
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treasury financial
"The repurchased Class A ordinary shares will be held in treasury"
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
Volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
Listing Rule 14.3.17(2) regulatory
"This announcement is also being made for the purposes of the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rule 14.3.17(2)"
FAQ
What did Wise Group plc (WSE) announce in this Form 6-K?
Wise Group plc announced that between August 31 and September 4, 2026, it repurchased Class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange under its ongoing share buyback program, with all repurchased shares to be held in treasury.
Who executed Wise Group plc’s (WSE) buyback trades?
The Class A ordinary share repurchases were carried out through Goldman Sachs International or one of its affiliates, acting on behalf of Wise under the buyback program.
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