H&M to buy back own shares for $105 million
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 21, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 21, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
H&M announces a $105 million share buyback, starting immediately and ending by January 2026, as authorized by the 2025 AGM.
OSLO (Reuters) -Swedish fashion retailer H&M said on Friday it has decided to buy back its own shares on the stock market for 1 billion Swedish crowns ($104.83 million).
The board of directors has decided to utilise a buyback authorisation granted by the 2025 annual general meeting to acquire the company's own class B shares, H&M said in a statement.
Buybacks will start on Friday and could last until January 28 of 2026, the company added.
($1 = 9.5396 Swedish crowns)
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Stine Jacobsen)
A share buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares from the market, reducing the number of outstanding shares. This can increase the value of remaining shares and is often seen as a sign of confidence in the company's future.
Equity represents ownership in a company, typically in the form of shares. Shareholders benefit from the company's profits and have a claim on its assets in the event of liquidation.
The stock market is a platform where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. It serves as a barometer for the economy and allows companies to raise capital by issuing shares.
A financial statement is a formal record of the financial activities of a business, person, or other entity. It provides a summary of the entity's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and equity.
A board of directors is a group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and oversee the activities of a company. They are responsible for making key decisions and ensuring the company's long-term success.
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