APS Bank Buy-Back Nears 100,000 Shares as Weekly Purchases Continue

Bank Acquires a Further 22,400 Shares

APS Bank plc has continued to build its holding of treasury shares, acquiring a further 22,400 ordinary shares during the week ended 4 September 2026 as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme.

The latest purchases bring the total number of shares repurchased since the programme commenced on 10 August to 97,855 shares, putting the Bank on the verge of reaching the 100,000-share threshold.

Additional Purchases During the Week

The Bank’s buying activity was spread across three trading sessions. APS Bank acquired 2,400 shares on 2 September at €0.59 per share, followed by purchases of 10,000 shares on 3 September at €0.595 and a further 10,000 shares on 4 September at €0.59.

No transactions were recorded on 31 August or 1 September.

The purchases were executed on the Malta Stock Exchange through ReAPS Asset Management Ltd, with Curmi & Partners Ltd acting as broker.

A Measured Approach to the Buy-Back

Since launching the programme in August, APS Bank has adopted a gradual and disciplined approach, acquiring shares in relatively modest quantities and within a tight price range. The latest transactions were all carried out at prices between €0.59 and €0.595 per share, indicating a consistent execution strategy.

The figures suggest the Bank is steadily accumulating shares rather than undertaking large-scale market purchases. This approach allows the Bank to implement the programme while maintaining an orderly presence in the market.

Why Retain Rather Than Cancel the Shares?

An important aspect of the programme is that the repurchased shares are being retained by the Bank rather than cancelled. As a result, the buy-back does not reduce APS Bank’s issued share capital.

Companies often retain repurchased shares as treasury shares to preserve flexibility for future corporate purposes, such as employee share schemes, strategic transactions or other capital management initiatives. By contrast, cancelling the shares would permanently reduce the number of shares in issue and increase the proportional ownership of existing shareholders.

For investors, the Bank’s regular disclosures provide valuable insight into the pace and execution of the programme. As the buy-back continues, market participants will be monitoring how the purchases develop over time and their impact on trading activity and liquidity in APS Bank shares.