Aptitude Software Group plc has disclosed the purchase of 2,300 ordinary shares as part of its Share Buyback Programme. The highest and lowest price paid per ordinary share was 354.50 pence, with the volume-weighted average price also at 354.50 pence. Following this purchase, the company will hold 512,313 of its ordinary shares in treasury, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue and admitted to trading to 56,825,298 (excluding treasury shares). The company will provide further updates as the Share Buyback Programme progresses. The detailed information about the purchases made by Canaccord Genuity Limited on behalf of Aptitude is also provided in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation. Shareholders can use the reduced figure of 56,825,298 ordinary shares as the denominator for the calculations to determine if they are required to notify their interest in the share capital of the company. For further information, the company has provided contact details for investor relations and media inquiries.
Aptitude Software Group plc is a market-leading provider of finance transformation software solutions, specializing in delivering fully autonomous finance. The company's focus on share buybacks demonstrates its commitment to enhancing shareholder value and confidence in its financial position. This update provides transparency to shareholders and the market regarding the company's treasury holdings and the impact on the number of ordinary shares in issue and admitted to trading. The company's decision to make further announcements as the Share Buyback Programme progresses indicates its dedication to keeping stakeholders informed about its capital management activities.