PayPoint PLC (PAY) has disclosed a share buyback transaction covering the period from 3 November 2026 to 9 November 2026, during which the company purchased a total of 133,826 ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc on the London Stock Exchange. The purchases were made across five trading days at volume-weighted average prices ranging from 737.47p to 762.99p per share. The company has confirmed it intends to cancel all purchased shares, reducing the total share count in issue. Investors tracking the buyback programme will note the updated total share capital figure now stands at 58,115,770 ordinary shares.

Key Points

  • PayPoint PLC (PAY) — UK-listed payments and services provider
  • PayPoint purchased 133,826 ordinary shares between 3 and 9 November 2026 via Investec Bank plc on the London Stock Exchange (XLON)
  • Volume-weighted average prices ranged from 737.47p on 6 November to 762.99p on 9 November 2026; highest single trade price was 773.0p
  • Investors should watch for further buyback tranches and any updated guidance on the total programme size

PayPoint's Five-Day Buyback: Daily Volumes and Prices from 3 to 9 November 2026

Across the five trading days covered by the announcement, PayPoint purchased shares in varying volumes. The largest single-day volume was 33,975 shares on 6 November 2026, when the volume-weighted average price was 737.47p — the lowest of the week. The highest average price was recorded on 9 November 2026 at 762.99p, when 30,924 shares were acquired. On 5 November, 30,778 shares were purchased at a volume-weighted average price of 752.25p. Smaller tranches of 21,117 and 17,032 shares were acquired on 3 and 4 November respectively, at average prices of 744.74p and 747.01p.

Cancellation of Purchased Shares and Impact on PayPoint's Total Share Capital

PayPoint has confirmed that all shares acquired during this period will be cancelled rather than held in treasury. Following these transactions, the company's total share capital stands at 58,115,770 ordinary shares, each carrying a nominal value of £0.003611 and one voting right at general meetings. The company does not hold any shares in treasury, the announcement states. This figure of 58,115,770 serves as the official denominator for shareholders and others calculating whether they are required to disclose interests under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Regulatory Compliance: PayPoint's Buyback Conducted Under UK Market Abuse Regulation

The buyback was executed by Investec Bank plc on behalf of PayPoint in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as it forms part of UK law, with a full breakdown of individual trades published alongside the announcement. This regulatory framework is designed to ensure share repurchase programmes are conducted transparently and without market manipulation. Contacts for further information include Chief Executive Officer Nick Wiles and Chief Financial Officer Rob Harding, alongside communications advisers FGS Global and Investec Bank's capital markets team.