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Equinor to commence first tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme
Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) will on 5 February 2026 commence the first tranche of up to USD 375 million of the share buy-back programme for 2026, as announced in relation with the company’s fourth quarter results on 4 February 2026. In this first tranche of the share buy-back programme for 2026, shares for up to USD 123.75 million will be purchased in the market, implying a total tranche of up to USD 375 million including shares to be redeemed from the Norwegian State. The tranche will end n
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