Orkla ASA, the Norwegian consumer goods and investment conglomerate, has disclosed the latest tranche of transactions under its ongoing share buyback programme, covering the period 28 October to 3 November 2026. During this five-session window, the company repurchased a total of 1,988,000 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 97.9206, for a combined transaction value of NOK 194,666,231.30. The update, made pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, brings Orkla's accumulated buybacks under the programme to 12,852,000 shares. Investors tracking the programme will note that Orkla now holds 36,479,931 of its own shares, equating to 3.70% of its total share capital.

Key Points

  • Orkla ASA (0FIN) — Norwegian consumer goods and investment group listed on Oslo Børs
  • Orkla repurchased 1,988,000 shares between 28 October and 3 November 2026 for NOK 194,666,231.30
  • Accumulated programme total now stands at 12,852,000 shares at an average NOK 94.5755, totalling NOK 1,215,484,245.77; programme runs until 31 December 2027
  • Investors should watch the pace of buybacks as the programme approaches its December 2027 end date and monitor changes to Orkla's treasury share position

Orkla's Weekly Buyback Volumes and Prices: 28 October to 3 November 2026

Across the five trading sessions disclosed, Orkla purchased between 391,000 and 407,000 shares daily. The weighted average daily price moved consistently higher throughout the period, rising from NOK 97.1534 on 28 October to NOK 98.7487 on 3 November. Daily transaction values ranged from approximately NOK 38.6 million to NOK 39.5 million. The gradual increase in average purchase prices across the reporting window reflects the upward drift in the per-share cost Orkla incurred during this phase of the programme, though the company has not provided commentary on market conditions or the rationale for the specific daily volumes selected.

Orkla ASA's Accumulated Buyback Position Since Programme Launch on 21 September 2026

Since the buyback programme was announced on 21 September 2026, Orkla has accumulated repurchases of 12,852,000 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 94.5755, for a total outlay of NOK 1,215,484,245.77. Prior to the current reporting period, previously disclosed accumulated buybacks stood at 10,864,000 shares at a weighted average of NOK 93.9634, totalling NOK 1,020,818,014.47. The step-up in average acquisition cost between prior periods and the current tranche is consistent with the higher price range observed across the five sessions now reported.

Orkla Now Holds 3.70% of Its Own Share Capital Following Latest Transactions

Following completion of the transactions detailed in this announcement, Orkla ASA holds 36,479,931 of its own shares in treasury, representing 3.70% of the company's total share capital. Orkla is a diversified group with branded consumer goods operations across the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as Central Europe. Its buyback activity is a key capital allocation tool, and investors may be watching how the treasury position evolves as the programme continues toward its stated end date of 31 December 2027. The Investor Relations contact named in the announcement is Ole Andreas Steensland Dahl.