NCC Group PLC (NCC), the global cybersecurity and risk mitigation specialist, has announced the completion of its non-discretionary share buyback programme, following the purchase of 197,174 ordinary shares on 9 November 2026. The shares were acquired through Investec Bank plc at a weighted average price of 158.6498 pence, with trades ranging from a low of 156.6000 pence to a high of 160.4000 pence per share. The announcement confirms this was the final tranche of purchases under the programme originally launched on 7 September 2026, marking a significant milestone for the company's capital return activity. Investors will note the updated voting rights figure, which now stands at 157,485,401 ordinary shares.

Key Points

  • NCC Group PLC (NCC) — global cybersecurity services and software provider listed in the UK
  • The company completed its non-discretionary share buyback programme on 9 November 2026, purchasing 197,174 ordinary shares as the final tranche
  • Weighted average price of 158.6498 pence per share; all trades executed on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) via Investec Bank plc
  • Investors should note the updated total voting rights figure of 157,485,401, which may affect FCA disclosure threshold calculations

NCC Group Buyback Programme Launched 7 September 2026 Now Fully Completed

The non-discretionary buyback programme, which NCC Group announced on 7 September 2026, has now been completed in full accordance with its terms. The 9 November 2026 purchase of 197,174 ordinary shares of 1 pence each represents the programme's concluding transaction. All purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange through Investec Bank plc, acting on the company's behalf. The announcement confirms no further purchases will be made under this specific programme, closing out a capital management initiative that ran for approximately two months. The total value of the programme was not disclosed in the announcement.

197,174 Shares Acquired at Prices Between 156.60p and 160.40p on XLON

On 9 November 2026, NCC Group purchased 197,174 ordinary shares across multiple individual transactions throughout the trading day, all executed on the London Stock Exchange. The lowest price paid was 156.6000 pence per share and the highest was 160.4000 pence, with the volume-weighted average price recorded at 158.6498 pence. Two notably large block trades were executed late in the session — 40,643 shares at 158.49 pence at 15:55 and 44,670 shares at 158.80 pence at 16:11 — together accounting for a substantial portion of the day's total volume.

Treasury Share Position and Updated FCA Voting Rights Denominator for NCC Group

Following the purchase, NCC Group intends to place the 197,174 acquired shares into Treasury rather than cancelling them. The company's total ordinary shares in issue now stand at 167,551,616, of which 10,066,215 are held in Treasury. This results in a total voting rights figure of 157,485,401 ordinary shares. The announcement confirms shareholders should use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to notify the FCA of an interest or a change in interest under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The company's ISIN is GB00B01QGK86.