First tranche share buyback programme PostNL completed on 25 May 2022
The Hague, the Netherlands, 26 May 2022 – PostNL today announced the completion of the first tranche of the share buyback programme.
The company has repurchased the maximum number of 51 million ordinary shares as announced per the start of the first tranche of the share buyback programme on 1 March 2022 for a total consideration of €159.2 million. The average price per share amounted to €3.12.
The first tranche is part of PostNL’s share buyback programme that has a total value of maximum €250 million and was announced on 25 January 2022. The remainder value of the programme is €90.8 million and will be executed in 2023.
PostNL intends to use any repurchased shares to cover its obligations under share-based remuneration arrangements and to deliver dividend that may be partly paid in stock, at the choice of the shareholder. The remaining number of the bought-back shares will be cancelled.
Download the share buyback transactions excel sheet for detailed individual transaction information from https://www.postnl.nl/en/about-postnl/investors/shares/share-buyback-programme/
This press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligation set out in Article 2(2) of the EU Regulation that contains technical standards for buyback programs.
About PostNL
We are PostNL, the mail and logistics solutions provider for all. With our mail and parcel deliverers who get everywhere, our over 4,800 PostNL locations and 11,000 postboxes, we are always nearby. We aim to be our customers’ favourite deliverer by making it as easy as possible for them to send and receive parcels and letters. Our over 37,000 people are right at the heart of society. On weekdays, we deliver an average 1.2 million parcels and 8 million letters across the Benelux region. Our focus is on quality for our customers, creating opportunities for our people and adding value for our stakeholders through growth, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.
We optimise and support our physical networks by using smart digital solutions and launching new propositions that create value for our customers. We build long-lasting working relationships by acting as a good employer and client for everyone who works for and with us. To make our deliveries as sustainable as possible, we cover a lot of kilometres on foot or by bicycle or e-bike, provide innovative city logistics, use cleaner fuels, and use electric vans and light electric trucks. PostNL NV is a listed company with revenues of €3.5 billion in 2021. We provide deliveries of mail and parcels, logistics solutions for e-commerce, and cross-border solutions.