Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU), the London-headquartered global local payment methods network, has announced the purchase of 32,000 of its own ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 127.0p on 6 November 2026, executed through Investec Bank plc. The shares were acquired via the AIMX trading venue and will be held in treasury under Diagonal Nominees Ltd. Following the transaction, the total number of voting rights in the company stands at 283,459,800, a figure shareholders should use when calculating disclosure obligations under FCA Transparency Rules.

Key Points

  • Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU) — global network of Local Payment Methods headquartered in London
  • The company purchased 32,000 ordinary shares at 127.0p each on 6 November 2026 via Investec Bank plc
  • Total issued share capital stands at 304,487,492 Common Shares, with 21,027,692 now held in treasury
  • Investors should monitor further buyback tranches and any updates to the total voting rights denominator

Boku Executes Single-Day Buyback of 32,000 Shares at 127p on AIMX on 6 November 2026

The announcement confirms that Boku purchased 32,000 ordinary shares of $0.0001 each at a price of 127.0p per share in a single transaction executed at 16:13:28 on 6 November 2026 on the AIMX trading venue. The trade was carried out by Investec Bank plc, which also serves as Boku's Nominated Adviser and joint broker. The volume-weighted average price, lowest price, and highest price were all recorded at 127.0p, indicating the entire volume was acquired in one discrete trade. The transaction reference number disclosed is 00433049026TRLO1.

Treasury Share Position Rises to 21,027,692 as Boku Holds Repurchased Stock Under Diagonal Nominees

Following the buyback, Boku intends to hold the newly acquired shares in treasury under Diagonal Nominees Ltd, consistent with its existing treasury share arrangements. The total number of shares held in treasury now stands at 21,027,692 Common Shares out of a total issued share capital of 304,487,492 Common Shares. Treasury shares carry no voting rights, which directly reduces the active voting pool. Investors and institutional shareholders should note that the effective voting share count has decreased accordingly, with implications for the calculation of significant shareholding thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Total Voting Rights Denominator Set at 283,459,800 for FCA Disclosure Calculations

The announcement states that the total number of voting rights following the purchase is 283,459,800. Under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders are required to use this figure as the denominator when determining whether they must notify Boku or the FCA of an interest in, or a change to an interest in, the company's shares. This updated denominator is relevant to any shareholder approaching or crossing the standard notification thresholds and reflects the reduction in voting shares resulting from shares now classified as treasury stock.

Boku's Global Local Payment Network Spans Over 7 Billion Consumer Accounts Across Multiple Markets

Boku operates as a global network of Local Payment Methods, offering merchants a single integration point covering Direct Carrier Billing, Digital Wallets, and Account-to-Account real-time payment schemes. The company states its network reaches over 7 billion consumer payment accounts worldwide. Boku's merchant base includes major technology, media, and entertainment companies. Beyond payments, Boku provides bundling, currency conversion, and cross-border settlement services. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in London, the company maintains offices across fourteen countries including the US, India, Brazil, Japan, and Singapore, underscoring its internationally diversified operating model.