Banco Santander Nears Halfway Mark on €5 Billion Share Buyback Program

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Banco Santander announced it has repurchased an additional €264 million in shares between March 19 and March 25, bringing the total buyback to over €2.4 billion, representing 47.8% of its €5 billion program.

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• Buyback Program Update

  Banco Santander has repurchased shares totaling €2,404,144,244 as of March 25, 2026, as part of its ongoing buyback program.

• Significant Progress

  This cumulative amount represents approximately 47.8% of the maximum €5 billion investment allocated for the buyback program.

• Recent Activity

  Between March 19 and March 25, 2026, the bank repurchased an additional 28,038,361 shares for approximately €264 million.

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This 6-K filing provides a routine but significant update on Banco Santander's ongoing share buyback program, which was initially announced on February 4, 2026. The company has now repurchased over €2.4 billion in shares, completing nearly half of its €5 billion program. This continued execution demonstrates the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and signals confidence in its financial position. Investors should monitor the completion of the remaining portion of the program.