Oxford Instruments plc (OXIG) has disclosed the purchase of 32,031 of its own ordinary shares across four trading sessions between 6 and 11 November 2026, executed through J.P. Morgan Securities plc as part of its share buyback programme launched on 2 March 2026. All purchased shares are designated for cancellation, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 54,574,378. The disclosure was made in accordance with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements and provides shareholders with an updated denominator for voting rights calculations. Investors tracking the ongoing buyback programme will note the steady pace of daily purchases across the week.

Key Points

  • Oxford Instruments plc (OXIG) is a UK-listed scientific instruments and technology company
  • The company purchased 32,031 ordinary shares of 5p each across four sessions from 6 to 11 November 2026 for cancellation
  • Volume weighted average prices ranged from 23.972669 GBp on 6 November to 26.102028 GBp on 11 November 2026
  • Following settlement, total shares in issue and total voting rights will stand at 54,574,378 with no shares held in treasury

Oxford Instruments Purchases 32,031 Shares for Cancellation Across 6–11 November 2026

The company purchased 8,231 shares on 6 November 2026, with prices ranging from a low of 23.460000 GBp to a high of 24.320000 GBp and a volume weighted average price of 23.972669 GBp. On 9 November, 8,200 shares were acquired between 24.280000 GBp and 25.800000 GBp at a weighted average of 25.208905 GBp. The two subsequent sessions on 10 and 11 November each saw 7,800 shares purchased, with weighted average prices of 26.058800 GBp and 26.102028 GBp respectively, indicating a broadly rising price trend across the reporting week.

J.P. Morgan Securities Acts as Broker Under Oxford Instruments' March 2026 Buyback Terms

All transactions were carried out by J.P. Morgan Securities plc on behalf of Oxford Instruments, in line with the terms of the buyback programme first announced on 2 March 2026. The purchases were made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as it forms part of UK law, and detailed individual trade fills for the period 6 to 11 November 2026 have been published separately by the company. The use of an independent broker and published trade-level data reflects standard practice for listed companies conducting on-market share repurchases under UK regulatory requirements.

Voting Rights Denominator Revised to 54,574,378 After Share Cancellations

Following settlement and cancellation of the 32,031 shares purchased during the week, Oxford Instruments' total ordinary shares in issue will be 54,574,378. The company holds no shares in treasury, meaning the voting rights total equals the shares-in-issue figure. This updated denominator is provided expressly for shareholders to determine whether they are required to disclose changes to their interests under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Investor relations contact Stephen Lamacraft, Head of Investor Relations, is named in the announcement for further enquiries.