Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG), the leading online classifieds marketplace operator in the Baltic states, has disclosed the purchase of 1,011,191 ordinary shares for cancellation during the period from 29 October to 4 November 2026. The shares were acquired through Merrill Lynch International across multiple trading venues, with weighted average prices rising throughout the week. Following the transactions, the company's total shares in issue stand at 410,113,559, with no shares held in treasury, meaning the full figure also represents the total number of voting rights.

Key Points

  • Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG) — online classifieds marketplace operator focused on the Baltic region
  • BCG purchased 1,011,191 ordinary shares of £0.01 nominal value for cancellation between 29 October and 4 November 2026 via Merrill Lynch International
  • Weighted average purchase prices ranged from €2.2470 on 29 October to €2.3765 on 4 November 2026; the highest single price paid was €2.4100 per share
  • Investors may watch for further buyback activity and any update on the total size or duration of the repurchase programme

BCG's Weekly Buyback Activity: Daily Volumes and Price Progression from 29 October to 4 November 2026

Across the five trading days covered by the announcement, Baltic Classifieds Group purchased shares in increasing size and at progressively higher prices. The largest single-day purchase was 282,227 shares on 3 November 2026, at a weighted average price of €2.3585, with the highest price paid on that day reaching €2.3780. The smallest daily tranche was 122,964 shares on 29 October 2026, at a weighted average of €2.2470. The consistent upward movement in weighted average prices across the period — from €2.2470 to €2.3765 — reflects the price range at which the company chose to execute its buyback during the week in question.

Merrill Lynch International Executes Trades Across London Stock Exchange, Chi-X, BATS and Turquoise

The buyback transactions were executed by Merrill Lynch International across four trading venues: the London Stock Exchange (XLON), Chi-X (CHIX), BATS (BATE), and Turquoise (TRQX). On each trading day, the London Stock Exchange accounted for the largest share of purchases by volume. The activity is conducted in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended by the Market Abuse Regulation, which governs the conditions under which companies may carry out share buyback programmes. BCG's disclosure includes granular transaction-level data for each venue and each day.

BCG's Total Voting Rights Fall to 410,113,559 Following Cancellation of Repurchased Shares

Following the cancellation of the purchased shares, Baltic Classifieds Group confirms that 410,113,559 ordinary shares are now in issue. The company holds no shares in treasury, meaning the total voting rights figure is identical to the shares-in-issue count. This figure is published in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, allowing shareholders to determine whether any change to their holding triggers a notification obligation. Investors and existing shareholders should use 410,113,559 as the denominator when calculating whether their percentage interest requires disclosure under the applicable regulatory threshold rules.