Essity continues share buyback program with week 43 acquisitions
Essity has repurchased 226,401 Class B shares during the week of October 19, 2026, as part of a 3 billion SEK capital allocation program.
Hygiene and health company Essity repurchased 226,401 of its own Class B shares between October 19 and October 23, 2026. The transaction is part of a previously authorized 3 billion SEK buyback program initiated by the company’s board.
The program, which commenced on May 12, 2026, is scheduled to run until the 2027 Annual General Meeting. Essity conducts these transactions in compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Safe Harbour Regulation.
Share buybacks are a standard corporate mechanism used to manage capital structure. The company continues to execute the program within the regulatory frameworks governing such activities.