Strategic Equity Capital PLC (SEC) has announced the purchase of 100,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 385.40p per share, in a transaction conducted in line with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The shares, each with a nominal value of 10p, will be held in Treasury and carry no voting rights. Following the buyback, the company's total voting rights stand at 30,433,804, a figure shareholders must use as the denominator when assessing their disclosure obligations. The transaction, dated 5 November 2026, reflects the company's continued use of its share buyback programme as a capital management tool.

Key Points

  • Strategic Equity Capital PLC (SEC) announced a transaction in own shares on 5 November 2026
  • The company purchased 100,000 ordinary shares of 10p each at 385.40p per share, to be held in Treasury
  • Total issued share capital stands at 54,018,710 shares, with 23,584,906 now held in Treasury
  • Investors should monitor further buyback announcements and any changes to the total voting rights denominator

Strategic Equity Capital Purchases 100,000 Shares at 385.40p Under FCA Transparency Rules

Strategic Equity Capital PLC confirmed on 5 November 2026 that it purchased 100,000 ordinary shares of 10p each at a price of 385.40p per share. The transaction was carried out in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which require listed companies to report purchases of their own shares promptly. The purchased shares will be held in Treasury, meaning they remain part of the total issued share capital but carry no voting rights. The company's contact for further information is Juniper Partners Limited, acting as Company Secretary and based in Edinburgh.

Treasury Share Holdings Rise to 23,584,906 Following Latest SEC Buyback

Following this transaction, Strategic Equity Capital's total issued share capital stands at 54,018,710 shares. Of these, 23,584,906 are now held in Treasury and carry no voting rights, leaving 30,433,804 shares with active voting rights. The proportion of shares held in Treasury is therefore substantial relative to total issued capital, reflecting an extended or active buyback programme. Treasury shares can in principle be reissued or cancelled in the future, though the announcement makes no reference to any such intentions. The company did not disclose the total cost of the buyback programme to date in the announcement.

Voting Rights Denominator of 30,433,804 Set for Shareholder Disclosure Calculations

The announcement explicitly states that the total voting rights figure of 30,433,804 is to serve as the denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether they are required to notify the FCA of an interest in, or a change to their interest in, Strategic Equity Capital's shares. This is a standard but important regulatory disclosure under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Shareholders holding significant positions in SEC should review this updated figure carefully, as a change in the denominator can affect whether a reporting threshold has been crossed.