Equinor ASA Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Equinor ASA, dated September 22, 2026, reports on share buy-back activities conducted under the third tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme. The programme was announced on July 22, 2026, with a duration extending from July 23 to no later than October 26, 2026. The specific transactions reported cover the period from September 14 to September 18, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing details specific capital allocation activities rather than operational financial performance. Key metrics for the reported period include:
- Shares Purchased: 535,701 own shares.
- Average Price: NOK 419.4578 per share.
- Total Transaction Value: NOK 224,703,937.14.
- Trading Venue: Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE).
Accumulated buy-backs under this tranche now total 5,567,791 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 393.3827, with a total value of NOK 2,190,272,928.71.
Material Changes
Following the reported transactions, Equinor ASA's total holdings of own shares increased to 20,202,526, representing 0.85% of the company's share capital. This total includes shares held under the company's share savings programme. Excluding the share savings programme, the company holds 9,102,766 own shares, or 0.38% of the share capital.
Outlook and Management Commentary
The filing confirms the continuation of the third tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme. No specific guidance, operational outlook, or management commentary regarding future earnings or market conditions is provided in this document. The disclosure is made pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased under the 2026 programme against the company's authorized buy-back limits.
- Confirm the distinction between total treasury shares (0.85%) and those held outside the share savings programme (0.38%).
- Review the full transaction appendix available at www.newsweb.no for a granular view of daily trading activity.
- Note that this filing does not contain revenue, profit, or cash flow data; refer to the latest Form 20-F or quarterly reports for operational metrics.