Wise Group Launches $540M Share Buyback Program

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Wise Group plc has commenced its $540 million share buyback program, with Goldman Sachs executing purchases across multiple exchanges. The program runs through March 2027, with shares allocated to employee awards and treasury.

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• Buyback Program Launch

  Wise Group commenced its share buyback program on July 21, 2026, with a maximum consideration of £405 million (~$540 million).

• Execution Details

  Goldman Sachs International will execute purchases on Nasdaq, LSE, CBOE Europe, and Aquis under non-discretionary arrangements, with the program expected to complete by March 31, 2027.

• Share Allocation

  Approximately 40% of repurchased shares will be transferred to the Employee Share Trust for equity awards, with the remaining 60% held in treasury.

• Regulatory Framework

  Purchases will comply with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Exchange Act and UK/EU Market Abuse Regulation, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · WSE · Trade & Services

Management has now put its previously announced buyback into motion, earmarking up to £405 million (~$540 million) to repurchase Class A ordinary shares through March 2027. Goldman Sachs will execute the program under non-discretionary arrangements, with roughly 40% of the acquired shares destined for employee equity awards and the remaining 60% held in treasury. The commitment signals confidence in the company's valuation and provides a floor for the stock—a particularly important backstop given the ongoing Belgian prosecutor investigation and recent insider selling. Relative to market capitalization, the buyback's size represents a meaningful return of capital to shareholders.