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Business share buyback

Octopus VCTs Share Buybacks

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The share buybacks by Octopus Apollo VCT and Octopus AIM VCT 2 are generally viewed positively by the market as they reduce the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and signaling confidence from the companies' management. This can lead to a slight increase in the stock prices of Octopus Apollo VCT and Octopus AIM VCT 2.

Financial services
Event Summary

Octopus Apollo VCT plc and Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc announced separate share buyback programs. Octopus Apollo VCT purchased 14,538,843 ordinary shares for cancellation on 25 June 2026 at 45.6696p per share. Octopus AIM VCT 2 purchased 802,568 ordinary shares for cancellation on 18 June 2026 at 30.5671p per share. These actions will reduce the total voting rights and issued share capital for both Octopus Apollo VCT and Octopus AIM VCT 2, with the new figures being 1,178,852,684 and 220,493,739 ordinary shares respectively. Shareholders are advised to use these figures for compliance with the United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Entities Involved
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Octopus Apollo VCT
Octopus Apollo VCT plc purchased its own shares for cancellation, which typically reduces the number of outstanding shares and can increase earnings per share, positively impacting its stock price.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Octopus AIM VCT 2
Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc purchased its own shares for cancellation, which typically reduces the number of outstanding shares and can increase earnings per share, positively impacting its stock price.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
The United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority is mentioned as the regulatory body whose Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules shareholders use to determine if they need to notify changes in their interest in the companies.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited is the contact point for inquiries regarding the share purchases.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Octopus Apollo VCT affiliate ↔ Octopus AIM VCT 2 Octopus Apollo VCT is an affiliate of Octopus AIM VCT 2, as both are Venture Capital Trusts managed by Octopus Investmen
Octopus Apollo VCT related ↔ United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
Octopus AIM VCT 2 related ↔ United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
Octopus AIM VCT 2 client ↔ Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited Octopus AIM VCT 2 engages Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited to handle its company secretarial duties, receivi
United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority related ↔ Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
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