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Bavarian Nordic Discloses Share Buyback Activity Under DKK 250M Program

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Bavarian Nordic is repurchasing shares worth up to DKK 250 million between Sept. 1 and Oct. 30, 2026, under EU safe harbor rules.

Bavarian Nordic Discloses Share Buyback Activity Under DKK 250M Program

Bavarian Nordic A/S disclosed transactions tied to its ongoing share buyback program, the Danish biotechnology company announced Monday from Copenhagen. The repurchase effort, which launched September 1, 2026, authorizes the company to buy back its own shares for up to DKK 250 million before the program closes October 30, 2026.

The buyback is being carried out in compliance with European Union market regulations, specifically Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on market abuse and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052. Together, those rules form what is commonly referred to as the Safe Harbour Regulation, a framework that sets conditions under which companies can repurchase their own shares without triggering insider trading or market manipulation concerns.

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Share repurchase programs of this nature are generally interpreted by analysts as a signal that a company's leadership views current share valuations as attractive, while also returning capital to shareholders. Bavarian Nordic trades on the Nasdaq Copenhagen exchange under the ticker BAVA. The company has not specified in this disclosure the precise volume of shares transacted during any individual session within the program window.

The announcement reflects standard regulatory disclosure obligations for publicly listed European companies conducting buybacks under the Safe Harbour framework, which requires periodic transparency on transaction details throughout the program's duration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How much is Bavarian Nordic spending on its share buyback program?

Bavarian Nordic has authorized repurchases of up to DKK 250 million in total under the program launched September 1, 2026.

Q.When does the Bavarian Nordic share repurchase program end?

The buyback program runs from September 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026.

Q.What regulations govern Bavarian Nordic's share buyback?

The program operates under EU Regulation No. 596/2014 on market abuse and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, collectively known as the Safe Harbour Regulation.

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