Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has decided to initiate a share buyback program of up to SEK 750 million, starting today 20 May 2026, pursuant to the authorization granted by the annual general meeting 2025.
The share buyback program is to be carried out in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 ("MAR") and the European Commission's Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbor Regulation"). The buybacks of class B shares in Embracer will be carried out by Nordea Bank Abp, Filial i Sverige, which, independently of Embracer, will decide on the buybacks and the timing of the buybacks.
The purpose of the buybacks within the buyback program is to reduce the share capital of Embracer in order to optimize Embracer's capital structure and thereby contribute to increased shareholder value. Therefore, the board of directors intends to propose that the repurchased shares under the program are cancelled by way of a reduction of Embracer's share capital at the next annual general meeting.
The share buyback program will be subject to the following terms:
The total number of shares in Embracer amounts to 228,853,157, divided on 9,000,000 A shares and 219,853,127 B shares. Embracer currently holds 5,580,294 of its own B shares.
Embracer Group is a global group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console and mobile games, as well as other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 400 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, DECA Games, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group includes 53 internal game development studios and engages over 6,000 talents across nearly 30 countries.