FirstGroup (FGP): Return of capital and special dividend
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FGP FirstGroup
18 Jun 2026 · announced · −4% until the next step
The sole purpose of the £100m Programme is to reduce the issued share capital of the Group.
18 Jun 2026 · announced · −4% until the next step
Our strong performance in FY 2026 against significant headwinds has reinforced our track record for delivery and shareholder returns.
27 Jul 2026 · announced · −7% until the next step
RBC Europe Limited completed the first tranche on 24 July 2026, with a total of 13,553,662 ordinary shares purchased for a total of £24,806,895.
18 Sep 2026 · completed · +13% until the next step
The Capital Reduction will create additional distributable reserves of £500,000,000 for the Group, providing greater flexibility to support future dividends and share buybacks.
12 Oct 2026 · announced · +2% until the next step
In the first two tranches 27,522,679 ordinary shares have been purchased for £49,806,894.
Return of capital and special dividend
paid · paid out
Kindreturn of capital
Amount£500,000,000
Of market value54.5%
As of 13 Oct 2026 ↗
Since Oct 2023: 124 situations of this kind – paid out 65%, went quiet 35%; median share price +5% six months after they opened
Every step · 7
- 18 Jun 2026 announced – The sole purpose of the £100m Programme is to reduce the issued share capital of the Group. ↗
- 18 Jun 2026 announced – Our strong performance in FY 2026 against significant headwinds has reinforced our track record for delivery and shareholder returns. ↗
- 18 Jun 2026 proposed – Our strong performance in FY 2026 against significant headwinds has reinforced our track record for delivery and shareholder returns. ↗
- 27 Jul 2026 announced – RBC Europe Limited completed the first tranche on 24 July 2026, with a total of 13,553,662 ordinary shares purchased for a total of £24,806,895. ↗
- 18 Sep 2026 completed – The Capital Reduction will create additional distributable reserves of £500,000,000 for the Group, providing greater flexibility to support future dividends... ↗
- 12 Oct 2026 announced – In the first two tranches 27,522,679 ordinary shares have been purchased for £49,806,894. ↗
- 13 Oct 2026 paid – The Capital Reduction creates additional distributable reserves of £500,000,000 for the Group, providing greater flexibility to support future dividends and... ↗
What is happening
FirstGroup: Return of capital and special dividend – paid. ['paid']
- In short
- FirstGroup: return of capital of £500,000,000, 54.5% of the market value – paid (13 Oct 2026).
- Announced
- 18 Jun 2026 · announced
- Latest
- 13 Oct 2026 · completed
From the company's own announcements. Not investment advice.
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