IG Group Initiates EUR75 Million Share Repurchase Amid Declining Profits

IG Group has announced the launch of a £150 million share buyback program, with Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc appointed to execute the first tranche of the scheme. This initiative, running from 12 August 2024 to 31 October 2024, is designed to reduce the firm's share capital.

The decision follows a similar successful buyback earlier in 2024, reflecting IG Group's confidence in managing its share capital amidst financial challenges. Under this program, up to 19,990,397 shares can be repurchased, leveraging the rights established during the company's annual general meeting on 19 September 2023. This comes on the heels of a $20 billion common shares repurchase program completed in July 2024.

IG Group's 2024 business year results highlight operational difficulties, with pre-tax profit dropping 11% to £400.8 million and annual revenue decreasing by 3% to £987.3 million. The firm also reported a 10% decline in net trading revenue due to reduced client activity and trading volumes.