Ferguson Share Repurchase Program - Weekly Report
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The recent share repurchase by Ferguson plc represents a significant utilization of the company's $3.0 billion share repurchase program. Share buybacks are often employed by companies to return capital to shareholders and can indicate a self-assessment of being undervalued. From a financial perspective, this action could potentially increase the earnings per share (EPS) as it reduces the number of outstanding shares, potentially making the remaining shares more valuable.
However, it is crucial to consider the opportunity cost of such a buyback. The funds used for repurchasing shares could have been invested in growth opportunities or used to reduce debt. Stakeholders should evaluate the company's growth prospects and debt levels to assess the prudence of this capital allocation decision. The timing and size of the buyback also warrant attention, as they may reflect management's confidence in the company's financial health and future performance.
Share repurchase programs can influence market perception and investor confidence. By analyzing the market response to Ferguson's announcement, one can gauge the effectiveness of the buyback in signaling financial strength to the market. It's also important to observe the stock's trading volume and price movement during the repurchase period for any anomalies or trends that could suggest market sentiment.
Additionally, the construction and home improvement sectors, where Ferguson operates, should be considered. These sectors are sensitive to economic cycles and housing market trends. The repurchase program may be a strategic move to bolster shareholder value amidst market fluctuations. Understanding the broader industry context can provide insights into the potential long-term impact of the repurchase on Ferguson's market positioning.
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Aggregated information about the purchases carried out during this period
Trading Day |
Aggregate Daily Volume (in number of shares) |
Daily weighted average purchase price of the shares (USD) |
Trading Venue |
March 4, 2024 |
434 |
214.6645 |
ARCX |
March 4, 2024 |
200 |
214.6250 |
XNAS |
March 4, 2024 |
11,565 |
214.9906 |
XNYS |
March 5, 2024 |
3,100 |
202.7500 |
ARCX |
March 5, 2024 |
1 |
202.2600 |
BATS |
March 5, 2024 |
190 |
205.5900 |
KNLI |
March 5, 2024 |
1 |
203.0300 |
XASE |
March 5, 2024 |
1,000 |
201.9330 |
XNAS |
March 5, 2024 |
48,156 |
202.9446 |
XNYS |
March 6, 2024 |
100 |
200.0600 |
ARCX |
March 6, 2024 |
300 |
200.1800 |
XNAS |
March 6, 2024 |
4,600 |
200.3448 |
XNYS |
March 7, 2024 |
500 |
200.8620 |
ARCX |
March 7, 2024 |
100 |
200.3800 |
XNAS |
March 7, 2024 |
5,316 |
200.5870 |
XNYS |
March 8, 2024 |
796 |
199.4382 |
ARCX |
March 8, 2024 |
800 |
199.2863 |
XNAS |
March 8, 2024 |
14,486 |
199.6864 |
XNYS |
The Company intends to hold these shares in treasury. Following the purchase of these shares (including those purchased but not yet settled), the number of shares held by the Company in treasury will be 29,451,675.
Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 202,719,507. The figure of 202,719,507 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), as it forms part of
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Source: Ferguson plc
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