Equinor AGM Approves Capital Reduction and Share Buyback Authorization

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Equinor's Annual General Meeting approved a significant capital reduction, authorized further share repurchases, and confirmed a cash dividend for Q4 2025, formalizing previously announced capital allocation plans.

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• Capital Reduction Approved

  Shareholders approved a reduction in capital through the cancellation of own shares and the redemption of shares belonging to the Norwegian State, formalizing a previously proposed action.

• Share Buyback Authorization

  The board of directors was authorized to acquire Equinor shares in the market to continue the company's share buyback program, valid until June 30, 2027.

• Q4 2025 Dividend Confirmed

  A cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 was approved, with shares trading ex-dividend from May 13, 2026, on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

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The shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting solidifies Equinor's commitment to its capital return strategy. The formal authorization for the board to acquire shares for the buyback program and the approval of the capital reduction provide clarity on the execution of these initiatives, which aim to enhance shareholder value. While these actions were previously proposed, their official adoption by shareholders is a critical step in their implementation.