Oxford Metrics plc (LSE: OMG), the smart sensing and software group serving life sciences, entertainment, engineering and smart manufacturing markets, has disclosed the purchase of 275,000 ordinary shares between 4 November and 10 November 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The trades were executed through Panmure Liberum Limited, bringing cumulative purchases under the programme to 1,475,000 shares since the buyback was first announced on 9 October 2026. The shares are to be held in treasury, reducing the number of ordinary shares carrying voting rights to 110,459,334. Investors tracking ownership thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules should use this figure as their denominator.

Key Points

  • Oxford Metrics plc (LSE: OMG) — smart sensing and measurement technology group headquartered in Oxford
  • 275,000 ordinary shares purchased between 4 and 10 November 2026 via Panmure Liberum Limited
  • Cumulative buyback total reaches 1,475,000 shares at a volume weighted average price of 35.34p since 9 October 2026
  • Investors should watch for further weekly buyback disclosures and any update to the programme's overall size or duration

Oxford Metrics Executes Three Tranches Across Three Trading Days in November

The 275,000 shares were acquired across three separate transactions on 5, 6 and 9 November 2026, all conducted on the London Stock Exchange's main order book (XLON). On 5 November, 50,000 shares were purchased at 37.80p; on 6 November, 100,000 shares were acquired at 37.50p; and on 9 November, the largest single tranche of 125,000 shares was bought at 36.85p. Each transaction was completed at a fixed price on the day, with no intraday range reported, reflecting the structured nature of the buyback's execution through the appointed broker.

Cumulative Buyback Reaches 1,475,000 Shares at 35.34p Weighted Average Since October 2026

Since Oxford Metrics launched its buyback programme on 9 October 2026, the company has now repurchased a cumulative total of 1,475,000 ordinary shares of 0.25 pence each, all of which are to be held in treasury. The volume weighted average price across the entire programme stands at 35.34p per share. Treasury shares do not carry voting rights, which is why the company's total issued share capital of 111,934,334 ordinary shares reduces to an effective voting total of 110,459,334. The company did not disclose the overall size or monetary limit of the buyback programme in this announcement.

Oxford Metrics Operates Vicon and IVM Divisions Across More Than 70 Countries

Founded in 1984 and listed on AIM since 2001, Oxford Metrics serves thousands of customers in more than 70 countries through two principal divisions. Vicon Motion Systems is its market-leading motion capture business, supplying healthcare, entertainment and engineering clients worldwide — a track record that includes both OSCAR® and Emmy® recognition. Its second division, Industrial Vision and Metrology Systems, delivers machine vision software and precision automated quality control to blue-chip manufacturers in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and automotive sectors. The group maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, United States and Germany.