Funding Circle Holdings plc (FCH), the UK-listed small business lending platform, has disclosed the repurchase of 386,212 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange during the week of 2 to 6 November 2026, as part of a buyback programme announced on 21 September 2026. The purchases were executed through Deutsche Bank AG across five trading sessions, with volume-weighted average prices ranging from approximately 201.9p to 207.2p per share. Following these transactions, the company now holds 12,604,709 shares in treasury, with 292,136,867 ordinary shares remaining in issue and carrying voting rights.

Key Points

  • Funding Circle Holdings plc (FCH), London Stock Exchange-listed small business lender
  • Repurchased 386,212 ordinary shares between 2 and 6 November 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG under its buyback programme
  • Volume-weighted average prices ranged from 201.9397p on 6 November to 207.1789p on 3 November; price range across the week was 196.00p to 211.50p
  • Investors should watch for further weekly buyback disclosures as the programme, launched on 21 September 2026, continues

FCH Repurchases 386,212 Shares Across Five Sessions via Deutsche Bank

The announcement states that Funding Circle Holdings purchased shares on each trading day from 2 to 6 November 2026, with daily volumes of 86,212, 80,000, 70,000, 70,000 and 80,000 shares respectively. All trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange by Deutsche Bank AG acting as the appointed broker for the programme. The highest single-day volume-weighted average price was recorded on 3 November at 207.1789p, while the lowest was on 6 November at 201.9397p. The highest individual trade price across the week reached 211.50p, and the lowest was 196.00p on 5 November 2026.

Treasury Share Position and Voting Rights Denominator After November Purchases

Following the week's purchases, Funding Circle Holdings now holds 12,604,709 ordinary shares in treasury. The total issued share capital, including treasury shares, stands at 304,741,576 shares. Excluding treasury shares, 292,136,867 ordinary shares remain in issue, and the company confirms this figure represents the total voting rights in the company. Under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders must use 292,136,867 as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to notify a change in their interest in the company.

Buyback Programme Roots in September 2026 Announcement

Funding Circle, which operates as a technology-driven lending platform focused on small and medium-sized businesses primarily in the United Kingdom, launched the current buyback programme on 21 September 2026. All purchased shares are being held in treasury rather than cancelled, which preserves flexibility over their future use. The programme is conducted in compliance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as retained in UK law under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Investors may be watching the pace and scale of weekly repurchases for further signals about capital allocation priorities at the company.