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Taylor Wimpey Launches £41.9m Share Buyback Programme

Taylor Wimpey has announced the launch of a £41.9 million share buyback programme, with purchases starting immediately and scheduled to conclude by the end of December 2026.

The housebuilder has appointed Merrill Lynch International to carry out the buyback. According to the company, Merrill Lynch International will make trading decisions independently of Taylor Wimpey, in accordance with the agreed terms.

Taylor Wimpey stated that the buyback programme, which excludes associated fees, expenses, and stamp duty, is intended to reduce the company’s share capital. All shares repurchased under this programme will be cancelled.

Purchases may be made on the London Stock Exchange under the authority granted by shareholders at Taylor Wimpey’s Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2026. This authority permits the repurchase of up to 333.8 million ordinary shares.

The programme will be conducted in line with the UK Market Abuse Regulation and the UK Listing Rules. Taylor Wimpey has indicated that it will issue further announcements as shares are repurchased.

This development may be of interest to UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring the activities of major housebuilders, as share buybacks can impact company operations and market presence.