
Bekaert announced it repurchased 43,705 shares between April 23-29, 2026, as part of its ongoing €75 million buyback program aimed at reducing share count by canceling bought-back shares. The shares were bought on Euronext Brussels and other markets at an average price of €41.79. Additionally, under its liquidity agreement, Bekaert bought 2,400 shares and sold 2,997 shares during the same period, holding 23,129 shares for liquidity purposes. As of April 29, Bekaert holds 1,890,866 treasury shares, representing 3.73% of its total outstanding shares. This ongoing buyback supports shareholder value by reducing share supply.