Barclays Unveils Unexpected $670 Million Share Repurchase Amid Mixed Quarterly Results
Barclays has launched a surprise £500 million share repurchase program despite reporting a 7% decline in quarterly pre-tax profit. The British lender’s CEO stated the move reflects “robust and consistent” capital generation over nine consecutive quarters, with plans to transition to quarterly buyback announcements going forward.
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British banking giant Barclays has reportedly announced a surprise £500 million ($667 million) share buyback, according to the company’s Wednesday statement. Sources indicate this represents an acceleration of the bank’s distribution plans, with CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan noting the decision to “bring forward a portion of our full-year distribution plans” reflects consistently strong capital generation.