Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR.) has disclosed that it purchased approximately 2.24 million of its own ordinary shares across three trading sessions between 28 October and 2 November 2026, as part of its £2.3 billion share buyback programme announced in February 2026. The transactions were executed by UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange and other exchanges. The purchased shares are intended for cancellation, reducing the total share count in issue. Since the programme began, Rolls-Royce has repurchased 160,870,365 ordinary shares in aggregate.

Key Points

  • Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR.) disclosed a transaction in own shares on 4 November 2026
  • The company purchased 2,237,175 ordinary shares across three sessions between 28 October and 2 November 2026
  • Prices ranged from a low of 1,220.40p to a high of 1,259.60p per share; the weighted average since programme inception stands at 1,321.7885p
  • Investors should watch the pace of remaining buyback capacity within the £2.3bn programme and total shares in issue following ongoing cancellations

Three Trading Sessions Covered by the 28 October to 2 November 2026 Buyback Disclosure

The announcement details purchases across three specific dates. On 28 October 2026, Rolls-Royce acquired 78,551 ordinary shares at a volume weighted average price of 1,240.17p, with prices ranging from 1,231.00p to 1,255.40p. The largest single-session tranche occurred on 30 October 2026, when 2,073,205 shares were purchased at a weighted average of 1,235.49p, with a session low of 1,220.40p and a high of 1,256.20p. On 2 November 2026, a further 85,419 shares were acquired at a weighted average of 1,250.20p, with prices between 1,232.80p and 1,259.60p per share.

Rolls-Royce's £2.3bn Buyback Programme Reaches 160.9 Million Shares Repurchased Since Launch

The £2.3 billion programme was originally announced by Rolls-Royce on 26 February 2026, with UBS AG London Branch acting as the executing broker on behalf of the company. Since the programme commenced, the company has repurchased 160,870,365 ordinary shares in aggregate at a weighted average price of 1,321.7885 pence per ordinary share. The announcement states that all shares purchased under this latest tranche are intended for cancellation, consistent with the company's approach throughout the programme. No shares are held in treasury following these transactions.

Total Voting Rights and Share Count Following Cancellation of Latest Tranche

Following the transactions disclosed in this update, Rolls-Royce reports a total of 8,266,966,256 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying a nominal value of 20 pence. The company holds no ordinary shares in treasury, meaning the total number of voting rights in the company is also 8,266,966,256. This figure is provided in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, allowing shareholders to assess whether they are required to notify any change in their interest. The full individual trade breakdown is published via the London Stock Exchange's RNS platform and on the Rolls-Royce corporate website.