AEP Plantations PLC (AEP) has announced the purchase of 32,258 ordinary shares of 2.5 pence each on 12 November 2026, executed through Cavendish Capital Markets Limited as part of its ongoing share buyback programme first launched on 6 July 2026. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from 146.60p to 152.00p, with a volume weighted average price of 148.74p. The purchased shares will be held in treasury and carry no voting rights, reducing the total voting share count to 379,610,627. Since the programme's launch, AEP has now bought back 3,982,853 ordinary shares in aggregate.

Key Points

  • AEP Plantations PLC (AEP) — London-listed plantations group
  • 32,258 ordinary shares purchased on 12 November 2026 via Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
  • Volume weighted average price of 148.74p; price range 146.60p–152.00p; 3,982,853 shares repurchased since 6 July 2026
  • Investors may watch for further buyback activity and treasury share disclosures as the programme continues

AEP Plantations Executes 12 November 2026 Buyback Through Cavendish Capital Markets

AEP Plantations PLC conducted all 12 November 2026 trades on the London Stock Exchange (XLON), with individual transactions taking place across the full trading day from 08:00 to 16:28. The 32,258 ordinary shares were purchased across dozens of separate transactions, with the highest price of 152.00p recorded at the market open and the lowest price of 146.60p executed during the afternoon session. The company disclosed each individual trade's volume, price, time, and venue in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of UK Market Abuse Regulation, demonstrating compliance with regulatory transparency requirements.

Treasury Share Position and Updated Voting Rights Following the 12 November Purchase

Following the 12 November transaction, AEP Plantations holds 20,152,093 ordinary shares in treasury in total, all of which attract no voting rights. The company's total shares in issue stand at 399,762,720, giving a live voting share count of 379,610,627. The announcement states that this voting rights figure serves as the regulatory denominator shareholders and other parties with notification obligations must use when assessing whether they are required to disclose interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules — an important practical reference point for institutional and substantial shareholders.

Cumulative Progress of AEP's Share Buyback Programme Since July 2026

AEP Plantations first announced its share buyback programme on 6 July 2026. Since that date, the company has purchased 3,982,853 ordinary shares in aggregate, all of which are now held in treasury. The 12 November purchase of 32,258 shares represents a continuation of this sustained capital return activity. The programme is being conducted through the company's financial adviser and broker Cavendish Capital Markets Limited, with corporate finance coverage provided by Matt Goode, George Lawson, and Trisyia Jamaludin, and corporate broking by Will Smith and Harriet Ward. Investors may watch subsequent RNS updates to track the programme's remaining scope.