Fidelity European Trust Buys Back Own Shares

Fidelity European Trust PLC announced on October 1, 2026, that it has executed a significant buyback of its own shares. The company acquired 200,000 shares to be held as treasury shares.

The average price paid for these repurchased shares was 417.47 pence, according to the company's statement. The lowest price per share was 417.00 pence, and the highest was 417.50 pence. This action reduces the total number of outstanding shares issued by the company.

Share repurchases are a common corporate action through which companies can return capital to shareholders and signal confidence in their valuation. Such buybacks can also serve to support the stock price or enhance earnings per share metrics.

Further details regarding this transaction, as announced by the company's board, are available in official company filings.