Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: August 24, 2026
Subject: Stock Exchange Announcement regarding "Share Purchase - Long Term Incentive Plans."
Context: On August 18, 2026, the Company announced plans to enter into forward contracts to acquire up to 5.5 million ordinary shares to cover obligations arising from its long-term incentive plans. This filing details the execution of these purchases between August 18 and August 21, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
The filing does not contain standard financial statements (revenue, profit, cash flow). It reports specific share repurchase data for the period of August 18–21, 2026:
| Date | Shares Purchased | Avg. Daily Price (€) | Total Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | 254,441 | 16.45689 | 4,187,307.55 |
| August 19, 2026 | 406,707 | 16.71785 | 6,799,266.62 |
| August 20, 2026 | 309,896 | 16.82055 | 5,212,621.16 |
| August 21, 2026 | 388,443 | 16.949 | 6,583,720.41 |
| Total | 1,359,487 | ~16.74 | 22,782,915.74 |
Venues: Purchases were executed across Euronext, CBOE DXE, and Turquoise Europe.
Material Changes
Share Count Reduction: The Company reduced its outstanding share count by 1,359,487 shares during this four-day period as part of its authorized buyback program.
Price Trend: The average purchase price increased daily from €16.46 on August 18 to €16.95 on August 21, reflecting an upward trend in the stock price during the execution window.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing confirms the purchases are strictly to cover obligations from long-term incentive plans. No new operational guidance or financial outlook is provided in this document.
Risks/Contingencies: The filing notes the Company had authorized the purchase of up to 5.5 million shares. As of August 21, approximately 24.7% of the authorized amount (1.36 million shares) has been executed. The remaining balance of the program is available for future execution.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased (1,359,487) against the Company's authorized limit of 5.5 million shares to determine remaining capacity.
- Confirm the weighted average purchase price of approximately €16.74 against the market closing prices for the respective dates.
- Review the Company's most recent Form 20-F or quarterly report to understand the total outstanding share count prior to this buyback.
- Monitor future 6-K filings for the completion of the remaining 4.14 million shares authorized for the incentive plan coverage.