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The latest announcement is out from Man Group plc ( (GB:EMG) ).
Man Group plc, a leading investment management firm, has announced the purchase of 259,673 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing US$100 million share buyback program. This transaction, executed on April 16, 2025, saw shares bought at prices ranging from 158.10 to 160.90 pence, with a weighted average price of 159.57 pence per share. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its total treasury shares to 93,366,761. This strategic move is part of Man Group’s efforts to optimize its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Spark’s Take on GB:EMG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:EMG is a Outperform.
Man Group plc shows strong financial performance with robust revenue and cash flow growth, complemented by an attractive valuation. The positive earnings call and strategic share buybacks bolster the outlook. However, technical indicators are bearish, and operational efficiency concerns due to the zero EBIT margin slightly temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:EMG stock, click here.
More about Man Group plc
YTD Price Performance: -21.46%
Average Trading Volume: 3,917,226
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.84B
See more data about EMG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.