Airtel Africa Plc has formally announced the purchase and planned cancellation of 927,133 of its ordinary shares, acquired between 10 and 14 August 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback initiative.
Executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, the transactions took place across several major trading venues, including the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, CHI-X Europe, Aquis Exchange, and Turquoise. Across the five day trading period, share prices ranged from a low of 323.00 GBp to a high of 329.60 GBp.
In tandem with the transaction details, Airtel Africa revealed an amendment to its agreement with Barclays Capital Securities Limited, expanding the financial scope of the buyback. Under the modified agreement, the maximum aggregate limit for discretionary purchase orders has been raised by $15m, shifting the cap from $50m to $65m.