PayPoint PLC (PAY) has announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc between 20 October 2026 and 26 October 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme. Across five trading days on the London Stock Exchange, the company acquired a total of 156,711 shares, with all purchased shares intended for cancellation rather than being held in treasury. The announcement updates the company's total share capital figure, which investors and those with disclosure obligations are required to use as a denominator under FCA transparency rules.

Key Points

  • PayPoint PLC (PAY) is a UK-listed payments and services company conducting an active share buyback programme via Investec Bank plc
  • The company purchased 156,711 ordinary shares of £0.003611 each between 20 October 2026 and 26 October 2026 on the London Stock Exchange
  • Volume-weighted average prices ranged from 700.62p to 718.62p across the five trading days, with individual share prices ranging between 693p and 728.5p
  • Investors should monitor further buyback tranches and any updated share capital disclosures as the programme continues

PayPoint Acquires 156,711 Shares Across Five Trading Sessions via Investec Bank

Between 20 October and 26 October 2026, PayPoint purchased ordinary shares on each trading day through its appointed broker, Investec Bank plc, on the XLON exchange. The largest single-day volume was 37,138 shares on 26 October, while the smallest was 19,569 shares on 21 October. The highest volume-weighted average price recorded during the period was 718.6249p on 22 October, and the lowest was 700.6191p on 20 October. Individual share prices across the period ranged from a low of 693p on 20 October to a high of 728.5p on 21 October, reflecting normal intraday trading variation.

All Purchased Shares to Be Cancelled, Reducing PayPoint's Total Share Capital

The announcement confirms that PayPoint intends to cancel all 156,711 ordinary shares acquired during the period, meaning they will not be retained as treasury shares. Following these transactions, the company's total issued share capital stands at 58,415,667 ordinary shares of £0.003611 each, each carrying one vote per share at general meetings. Cancellation of repurchased shares reduces the total number of shares in circulation, which can affect per-share financial metrics over time. The company holds no shares in treasury as of the announcement date.

Updated Share Capital Denominator Published for FCA Disclosure Obligations

In line with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, PayPoint has confirmed that the figure of 58,415,667 ordinary shares should be used as the denominator by shareholders and others calculating whether they are required to notify changes to their interests in the company. The buyback is conducted under Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as incorporated into UK law, and a full breakdown of individual trades executed by Investec Bank on the company's behalf has been published as an attachment to the announcement via the London Stock Exchange's regulatory news service.

PayPoint Buyback Programme Continues Under Investec Bank Mandate

PayPoint, which provides payment services and retail solutions to consumers and businesses across the UK, is executing this buyback through Investec Bank plc, with Carlton Nelson and Henry Reast named as contacts at the bank. Chief Executive Officer Nick Wiles and Chief Financial Officer Rob Harding are the named company contacts for further information. Investors following the programme will be watching subsequent weekly disclosures to track the total scale and cost of the buyback as further tranches are completed and additional share capital updates are published.