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Bank of Ireland Group plc has advanced its €530 million share buyback program, repurchasing 344,733 ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin from May 5 to May 8, 2026. Shares were bought at prices between €16.43 and €17.18 each, with plans to cancel them, thereby reducing the share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share. This move reflects the bank's confidence in its balance sheet and aims to support the share price, indicating management's view that the stock is undervalued.

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Bank of Ireland Group Plc

Bank of Ireland Advances €530m Share Buyback with New Euronext Purchases

AIB Group reported a strong Q1 2026, with gross loans increasing by 1.7% to €73.5bn and new lending up 11% to €3.6bn, 42% of which was green. Despite a 3% decline in net interest income to €0.92bn, total income remained stable. The bank's CET1 ratio stands at 16.0%, and it is executing a €1bn share buyback alongside a proposed €985m dividend. Management reaffirmed guidance for RoTE above 20% for the year, highlighting confidence in earnings and shareholder returns.

AIB Group posts strong Q1 2026 and reaffirms guidance as capital returns ramp up

AIB Group has announced the cancellation of 2,600,982 ordinary shares as part of its €1 billion share buyback program executed between April 13 and 17, 2026. The shares were repurchased at average prices between €9.50 and €9.89 and will be cancelled, reducing the total number of ordinary shares to 2,120,204,177. This move is part of AIB's capital optimization strategy, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and earnings capacity.

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Arbuthnot Latham, a historic private bank in London, asserts that the entry of major banks into wealth management poses no threat due to its tailored services. CEO Andrew Salmon highlighted that while larger banks require clients to have tens of millions, Arbuthnot only needs £750,000. Despite a 20% increase in assets under management to £2.7bn, the wealth division reported a loss of £3m in 2025. The bank plans to enhance its services through software investments, targeting profitability by 2026, amid rising competition and government tax pressures.

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AIB Group plc has announced a leadership transition in its Board Risk Committee. Brendan McDonagh, a long-serving non-executive director, will step down at the end of the AGM on April 30, 2026, after over nine years, including six years as chair. Jan Sijbrand, who joined the board in 2021, will take over as chair on March 25, 2026, with McDonagh remaining on the committee until his retirement to ensure a smooth transition. This change highlights AIB's commitment to continuity in risk governance.

AIB Group PLC(AIBG.UK)

Bank of Ireland Advances €530m Share Buyback with New Euronext Purchases

AIB Group posts strong Q1 2026 and reaffirms guidance as capital returns ramp up

AIB Cancels 2.6 Million Shares Under €1 Billion Buyback

AIB Group Confirms Total Voting Share Capital for Regulatory Disclosures

AIB Group calls 2026 AGM and seeks approval for shareholder Odd-lot Offer