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Ryanair Holdings PLC Report: December 2024 Share Buy-Back Insights

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Form 6-K
Filed on: 2024-12-20
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Ryanair Holdings PLC Report: December 2024 Share Buy-Back Insights

Key Information from Ryanair Holdings PLC's SEC Filing (Form 6-K)

Document Overview:

  • Filing Type: 6-K
  • Date of Report: 20 December 2024
  • Company: Ryanair Holdings PLC
  • Transaction Date: 19 December 2024

Transaction Details:

  • Shares Purchased:
  • Ordinary Shares: 49,520 shares at a nominal value of €0.006 each.
  • Ordinary Shares Underlying American Depositary Shares: 134,000 shares.

    Pricing Information:
  • Volume Weighted Average Price Paid:
  • Ordinary Shares: €19.1773 (approximately US$22.2998)
  • Ordinary Shares Underlying American Depositary Shares: US$22.2998
  • Highest Price Paid:
  • Ordinary Shares: €19.240 (approximately US$22.420)
  • Lowest Price Paid:
  • Ordinary Shares: €19.080 (approximately US$22.145)

Purpose of Share Purchase:

  • The share purchases are part of the Company's existing share buy-back program, initially announced on 27 August 2024. All shares acquired will be canceled.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • This announcement complies with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended.

Contact Information:

  • Contact Person: Peter Larkin
  • Phone: +353 1 945 1212

Insights:

  1. Share Buy-Back Program: The decision to buy back shares indicates Ryanair's strategic approach to return value to shareholders, potentially boosting share prices and earnings per share by reducing the total number of shares outstanding.
  2. Market Pricing: The share purchase prices suggest that Ryanair is currently valuing its shares in a relatively stable range, with minimal volatility as indicated by the highest and lowest prices during the transaction.
  3. Regulatory Adherence: The compliance with EU regulations demonstrates Ryanair's commitment to transparency and regulatory requirements, which is essential for maintaining investor confidence.
  4. Foreign Private Issuer Status: The filing indicates that Ryanair is a foreign private issuer, which may influence how it reports financials and engages with investors compared to domestic firms.

This transaction reflects Ryanair's ongoing strategy to manage its capital structure while indicating confidence in its current valuation and future prospects.