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FLSmidth announces intention to initiate a new share buy-back programme of up to DKK 1.0 billion
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 11-2026FLSmidth & Co. A/S17 February 2026Copenhagen, Denmark FLSmidth & Co. A/S (“FLSmidth”) today announces the intention to initiate a new share buy-back programme of up to DKK 1.0 billion after the release of its Q1 2026 financial results. The company’s intention to initiate a share buy-back programme is supported by a solid balance sheet, sound cash-flow generation and the expected net cash proceeds from the sale of the company’s former corporate headquarters totalli
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