Bekaert has progressed with its €25 million share buyback initiative announced in November 2025, with Kepler Cheuvreux acquiring 22,374 shares during the February 5-9 period at an average price of €43.22 per share. The repurchase activity represents part of the company's ongoing capital allocation strategy to optimize shareholder value through systematic treasury share accumulation.
In parallel with the formal buyback program, Bekaert's liquidity agreement with Kepler Cheuvreux facilitated additional trading activity during the February 5-11 window, involving the purchase of 900 shares and the sale of 3,600 shares. These transactions fall within the standard scope of the liquidity arrangement, which provides market-making support for the company's stock.
As of February 11, 2026, Bekaert's treasury share position reached 2,092,589 shares, equivalent to 4.08% of outstanding shares. This accumulated position reflects the company's sustained execution of its capital returns framework during the current repurchase cycle.