Kerry Group PLC (-KYGA), the Irish-headquartered global taste and nutrition company, has disclosed the purchase of 86,704 A ordinary shares on Euronext Dublin between 2nd November and 6th November 2026. The shares were acquired through broker J&E Davy and will be cancelled following settlement. The transactions form part of a buyback programme of up to €300 million announced and formally commenced on 17th February 2026, with a deadline of 31st December 2026 at the latest.

Key Points

  • Kerry Group PLC (-KYGA), Irish-listed global food ingredients and taste solutions company
  • 86,704 A ordinary shares of €0.125 each purchased on Euronext Dublin between 2nd and 6th November 2026 and earmarked for cancellation
  • Buyback programme authorised for up to €300 million, running until 31st December 2026 at the latest; share prices paid ranged from €97.40 to €100.60 across the five trading days
  • Investors should watch for further weekly buyback disclosures and the total capital returned under the €300 million programme ahead of the year-end deadline

Kerry Group's €300 Million Buyback Programme: Scope and Timeline

Kerry Group announced and formally commenced its current buyback programme on 17th February 2026, authorising the repurchase of A ordinary shares with a combined value of up to €300 million. The programme runs until 31st December 2026 at the latest. All shares acquired under the programme are intended for cancellation rather than retention as treasury shares, a decision that reduces the total number of ordinary shares in issue and can enhance earnings per share over time. The latest weekly tranche represents a continuation of that capital return strategy, executed in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Daily Breakdown of the 2nd–6th November 2026 Share Purchases on Euronext Dublin

Across five trading sessions, Kerry purchased 13,730 shares on 2nd November at a fixed price of €99.20, followed by 15,225 shares on 3rd November at prices between €97.85 and €98.10. On 4th November, 14,332 shares were acquired at €98.30 to €99.20, and on 5th November, 13,225 shares changed hands at €99.85 to €100.60 — the highest prices recorded during the week. The largest single-day volume came on 6th November, when 30,192 shares were purchased at prices ranging from €97.40 to €98.15. All transactions were executed by J&E Davy acting as riskless principal on Kerry's behalf.

Shares in Issue Following Settlement and Cancellation of the November Tranche

Following settlement and the subsequent cancellation of the 86,704 shares acquired during this reporting period, Kerry Group will have 157,448,254 A ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The announcement confirms the cancellation reduces the overall share count in line with the stated purpose of the buyback programme. Kerry Group's A ordinary shares each carry a nominal value of €0.125 and are listed on Euronext Dublin under ISIN IE0004906560, with the company holding LEI 635400TLVVBNXLFHWC59.