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WH Smith Enhances Shareholder Value with Strategic Buyback

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WH Smith Enhances Shareholder Value with Strategic Buyback

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An announcement from WH Smith ( (GB:SMWH) ) is now available.

WH Smith PLC, a retailer known for its presence in travel and high street locations, has announced the repurchase of 24,903 of its own ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 11.7680 GBP per share as part of a buyback programme initiated in September 2024. The company plans to cancel these shares, which is part of a broader strategy that has seen the purchase of 1,716,367 ordinary shares so far, potentially enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding and increasing the value of remaining shares.

More about WH Smith

YTD Price Performance: 0.48%

Average Trading Volume: 242,094

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.55B

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