Bank of Ireland announces €530 million share buyback plan and reappoints the CEO

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Bank of Ireland Group announces €530 million share buyback program to return capital to shareholders, while the Irish government nominates Gabriel Makhlouf for a second term as Central Bank Governor, demonstrating confidence in his leadership.

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2026-03-03 17:14:03

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Investing.com – Bank of Ireland Group PLC announced on Tuesday plans to initiate a €530 million share buyback program.

The Irish government has nominated Gabriel Makhlouf for a second term as Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.

Makhlouf currently serves as the head of the Irish Central Bank. This nomination indicates the government’s intention to keep him in charge of the regulatory authority.

The bank’s share buyback plan represents a significant capital return to shareholders. The program will allow the bank to repurchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of outstanding shares.

This announcement comes as Irish financial institutions continue to manage their capital positions. Companies often use share buyback programs to return excess capital to shareholders when they believe their stock is undervalued or they have surplus capital beyond operational needs.

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