Equinor Board Proposes Significant Capital Reduction by Cancelling 166 Million Shares

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Equinor's board proposes a substantial capital reduction by cancelling 166 million shares, a move resulting from its previously authorized share buyback program. This action aims to reduce the company's share capital by NOK 415.1 million.

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• Board Proposes Capital Reduction

  Equinor's board of directors has decided to propose a reduction in the company's share capital to the general meeting.

• Share Cancellation and Redemption

  The proposal involves cancelling 166,058,472 own shares and redeeming shares belonging to the Norwegian State.

• Significant Share Count Reduction

  This action will reduce the company's share capital by NOK 415,146,180.00, representing approximately 6.8% of the current shares outstanding.

• Follows Prior Buyback Program

  This proposal is a direct result of shares acquired under the share buyback authorization granted by the annual general meeting in May 2025.

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This filing details the board's proposal to formally reduce Equinor's share capital by cancelling 166,058,472 shares, equivalent to approximately 6.8% of the current shares outstanding. This action follows the company's previously executed share buyback program, where these shares were acquired. While the buyback itself would have had an initial market impact, this proposal represents the definitive administrative step to permanently remove these shares from circulation. A significant reduction in share count is generally positive for shareholders, as it enhances per-share metrics like earnings per share (EPS) and signals a commitment to returning capital. Investors should monitor the upcoming general meeting for approval of this proposal.