Naspers’ Bold Buyback: South African Tech Giant Invests ZAR1.17 Billion in Strategic Share Repurchase Move

  • Repurchase Update: Naspers acquired 341,475 of its own shares at ZAR3,416.471 per share, totaling ZAR1,166,639,443.
  • Strategic Move: The repurchase aligns with Naspers' commitment to optimize its share structure and enhance shareholder value.
  • Published by
    Lethabo Ntsoane

Naspers Limited, a prominent player in the South African technology sector, has released an update on its ongoing repurchase programme for ordinary shares in both Prosus and Naspers.

Repurchase Programme Overview

Naspers initiated an open-ended repurchase programme targeting the free-float shareholders of the Group, as announced on June 27, 2022. Weekly updates on the repurchase of Prosus ordinary shares are mandated by regulatory requirements. However, Naspers has taken a step further by providing voluntary updates on the repurchase of its own ordinary shares.

Latest Repurchase Activity (December 4-8, 2023)

In the recent repurchase activity spanning from December 4 to December 8, 2023, Naspers acquired a significant number of its own Naspers Shares. The key details are outlined in the table below:

DateShares RepurchasedAverage Price per Share (ZAR)Total Consideration (ZAR)Total Consideration (USD)
December 4-8, 2023341,4753,416.4711,166,639,44361,806,598

This strategic move reinforces Naspers’ commitment to optimizing its share structure and enhancing shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements

As with any financial manoeuvre, the Repurchase Programme is conducted in accordance with EU regulations on market abuse. The document also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Naspers advises shareholders to exercise caution and diligence.

Conclusion

Naspers continues to make strategic moves in reshaping its share portfolio, demonstrating a commitment to creating long-term value for its shareholders. The acquisition of Naspers Shares in this recent repurchase period aligns with the company’s broader vision for sustained growth and influence in the global consumer internet landscape.

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Lethabo Ntsoane

Lethabo Ntsoane holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa. He is a Financial Product commentator at Rateweb. He is an expect financial product analyst with years of experience in reviewing products and offering commentary. Lethabo majors in financial news, reviews and financial tips. He can be contacted: Email: lethabo@rateweb.co.za Twitter: @NtsoaneLethabo