Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) has disclosed the purchase of a combined 387,020 ordinary shares between 2 and 6 November 2026 as part of its ongoing buyback programme, which commenced on 24 September 2026. The transactions were executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited across three venues: the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, and CHI-X Europe. The company has confirmed all purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue. Investors in the FTSE-listed specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies group will be watching progress of the buyback programme for further updates.

Key Points

  • Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT), listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISIN: GB00BTQHVY80)
  • The company purchased 387,020 ordinary shares across five trading sessions from 2 to 6 November 2026 via Citigroup Global Markets Limited
  • Volume weighted average prices ranged from approximately 2,398.88p to 2,467.62p per share depending on venue and date; all purchased shares are to be cancelled
  • Investors should monitor further weekly buyback disclosures to track the total scale and remaining capacity of the programme announced on 24 September 2026

Johnson Matthey's Five-Day Share Repurchase Activity: Volumes and Venues

Across the five trading days covered by the announcement, Johnson Matthey purchased shares primarily on the London Stock Exchange, with smaller allocations routed through BATS Europe and CHI-X Europe. On 6 November 2026, the largest single-day London Stock Exchange purchase of 80,000 shares was recorded, accompanied by a further 46,851 shares on BATS Europe. On 4 November 2026, all 36,448 purchased shares were executed exclusively on the London Stock Exchange, with no activity recorded on the alternative venues that day. The aggregate volume across all venues and all five sessions totalled 387,020 ordinary shares.

Price Range Paid Per Share During the 2–6 November Buyback Window

The volume weighted average prices paid varied across venues and trading sessions. On the London Stock Exchange, the VWAP ranged from 2,402.83p on 6 November to 2,467.62p on 4 November 2026. The highest price paid on the London Stock Exchange across the entire period was 2,492.00p per share on 5 November, whilst the lowest was 2,382.00p on 6 November. On BATS Europe, volume weighted average prices ranged between 2,403.39p and 2,425.67p. The company did not disclose the total aggregate consideration paid for the full five-day repurchase in this announcement.

Cancellation of Shares and the Buyback Programme Launched 24 September 2026

Johnson Matthey confirmed that all shares acquired under the programme will be cancelled rather than held in treasury, which will reduce the company's total issued share capital over time. The buyback programme itself was first announced on 24 September 2026, and this disclosure forms part of the company's ongoing regulatory reporting obligations under that programme. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is acting as the executing broker. Johnson Matthey, registered in England and Wales, is a global leader in sustainable technologies, with operations spanning catalysis, hydrogen technologies, and battery materials across international markets.