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Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Optimize Capital Structure
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Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Optimize Capital Structure

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The latest announcement is out from Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ).

Standard Chartered PLC has announced the repurchase of 548,082 of its ordinary shares as part of a previously detailed buy-back program. The shares, acquired from Goldman Sachs International, were bought at a volume-weighted average price of 1,057.94 pence. This repurchase, part of an ongoing initiative to manage the company’s capital structure, will lead to the cancellation of the purchased shares, thereby affecting the total number of voting rights in the company. This strategic move is in line with regulatory requirements and aims to optimize shareholder value.

More about Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international banking group, primarily focused on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It provides a range of financial services including personal, corporate, and institutional banking, and is known for its commitment to sustainable and responsible banking practices.

YTD Price Performance: 10.27%

Average Trading Volume: 4,360

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $32.65B

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