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Business share repurchase

Kaldalón hf. Repurchases Shares

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Feb 23, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
2
Articles
12
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The share repurchase by Kaldalón hf. is generally viewed positively by the market, as it can signal management's confidence in the company's valuation and can lead to an increase in earnings per share. This action directly impacts Kaldalón hf.'s stock price and investor sentiment.

Financial services
Event Summary

Kaldalón hf. purchased 600,000 of its own shares for ISK 16,300,000 as part of a previously announced share repurchase program on Nasdaq Iceland. These transactions, occurring in week 8 of 2026, bring the total treasury shares held by Kaldalón hf. to 24,091,818, which is 2.22% of its total issued share capital. The program, which commenced on January 7, 2026, allows for a maximum repurchase of 9,000,000 shares or ISK 250,000,000, and is set to conclude by March 2, 2026. The buyback adheres to Icelandic and incorporated European Union regulations.

Key Actions
100 Kaldalón purchased own shares
70 Kaldalón announced share repurchase program Nasdaq Iceland
Entities Involved
stock
Kaldalón
Kaldalón hf. conducted a share repurchase program, buying back 600,000 of its own shares for ISK 16,300,000. This action increases the company's treasury shares to 24,091,818, representing 2.22% of its total issued share capital. The buyback program is generally seen as a positive signal to the market, indicating the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Importance 100 Sentiment 10
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Nasdaq Iceland
Nasdaq Iceland is the exchange where Kaldalón hf.'s share repurchase program was announced and where the transactions are carried out. It provides the platform and regulatory framework for such market activities.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Iceland
The share repurchase program by Kaldalón hf. is conducted in accordance with Icelandic law, specifically the Icelandic Companies Act No. 2/1995 and Act No. 60/2021 on measures against market abuse, which incorporates EU regulations.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
alliance
European Union
The share repurchase program adheres to Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, which are European Union regulations on market abuse and technical standards for buyback programs, incorporated into Icelandic law.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Jón Þór Gunnarsson
Jón Þór Gunnarsson is the CEO of Kaldalón hf. and is listed as the contact for further information regarding the share repurchase program.
Importance 5 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Jón Þór Gunnarsson related ↔ Kaldalón
Iceland related ↔ Kaldalón
Iceland related ↔ European Union
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