NCC Group PLC (NCC), the global cybersecurity and risk mitigation firm, has announced the purchase of 161,394 of its own ordinary shares on 5 November 2026 as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The shares were acquired through Investec Bank plc at a weighted average price of 165.2139 pence, with trades ranging between 162.8000p and 167.4000p. The purchased shares will be placed into Treasury, reducing the total number of voting rights in the company to 157,971,327. Investors tracking NCC Group's capital return activity may note this latest transaction as a continuation of the programme.

Key Points

  • NCC Group PLC (NCC) — global cybersecurity and risk mitigation company listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • 161,394 ordinary shares of 1 pence each purchased on 5 November 2026 via Investec Bank plc on XLON
  • Weighted average purchase price of 165.2139p; price range 162.8000p to 167.4000p; shares to be held in Treasury
  • Investors should watch for further buyback disclosures as NCC Group continues its share repurchase programme

NCC Group Purchases 161,394 Shares Through Investec Bank at 165.21p Weighted Average

NCC Group, which provides cybersecurity consulting, software escrow, and assurance services to clients globally, executed the buyback entirely on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) on 5 November 2026. All 161,394 ordinary shares of 1 pence each were purchased through Investec Bank plc, acting on the company's behalf. The weighted average price across all trades on the day was 165.2139 pence, with the lowest transaction price recorded at 162.8000p and the highest at 167.4000p. The announcement provides a full schedule of individual trades in accordance with applicable UK market abuse regulations.

Treasury Share Allocation Leaves NCC Group With 157,971,327 Voting Rights

Following the transaction, NCC Group confirmed that the repurchased shares will be placed into Treasury rather than cancelled. The company now has 167,551,616 ordinary shares in issue, of which 9,580,289 are held in Treasury. As a result, the total number of voting rights currently stands at 157,971,327. The announcement notes this denominator figure is provided to assist shareholders in determining whether they are required to disclose any change in their interest under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, as is standard practice for UK-listed companies conducting buyback activity.

Buyback Conducted Under UK Market Abuse Regulation Article 5 Disclosure Requirements

The transaction was disclosed in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as it forms part of UK law, requiring a detailed breakdown of each individual trade executed under a buyback programme. NCC Group's International Securities Identification Number for its ordinary shares is GB00B01QGK86, and the company's Legal Entity Identifier is 213800DJCGZRB6523934. Company Secretary Jonathan Williams is listed as the contact for further information. The structured individual trade disclosures span trading activity from 08:03 to 16:18 on 5 November 2026, covering numerous smaller transactions throughout the session.