Standard Chartered PLC (SC) executed a further tranche of its ongoing share buy-back programme on 20 March 2026, repurchasing 985,628 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each from J.P. Morgan Securities plc.
The latest purchases were completed at prices ranging from 1,506.00 pence to 1,549.50 pence, with a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of 1,531.29 pence. Transactions were split across three trading venues: • London Stock Exchange: 591,752 shares at a VWAP of 1,531.32 pence • CBOE BXE: 196,893 shares at a VWAP of 1,531.21 pence • CBOE CXE: 196,983 shares at a VWAP of 1,531.28 pence
As of the close on 19 March 2026, SC had deployed USD 310.18 million under the buy-back programme announced on 24 February 2026. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s issued share capital to 2,238,928,128 ordinary shares, which will also represent the total voting rights in the company.
SC confirmed that future repurchases will continue within preset parameters and in compliance with applicable UK regulations and the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as retained in UK law.
Investors can access the full trade-by-trade breakdown via the link provided in the company’s announcement and on SC’s investor relations website.