Viaplay Group acquired 16.2 million own class B shares
The acquisitions were part of a repurchase programme to secure shares for the long-term incentive programme, completed on 21 May 2026.
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In short: Viaplay Group improved its financial performance in early 2026, reporting a return to profit while securing major long-term sports broadcasting rights.
The acquisitions were part of a repurchase programme to secure shares for the long-term incentive programme, completed on 21 May 2026.
The repurchases will secure shares for the long-term incentive program 2026.
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