Havas repurchases 41,884 shares in latest buyback update
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Havas repurchased 41,884 shares at €17.0210 average price
Total buyback now stands at 15,241,145 shares for €1.9411 million
Company stock gained 31% over past year with P/E ratio of 8.39
Havas projects 2-3% organic growth for 2026 with improved margins
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Havas N.V. repurchased 41,884 shares between February 23 and February 27, 2026, in Paris at an average price of €17.0210, continuing its €50 million share buyback program announced on May 28, 2025. The transactions represent the latest installment in the company's ongoing initiative to return value to shareholders while demonstrating confidence in its financial position. As of February 27, Havas has repurchased a total of 15,241,145 shares under the program for a total consideration of €1.9411 million, accounting for the company's reverse stock split. The communications giant, which operates in over 100 countries with approximately 23,000 employees, has been publishing weekly updates on the buyback program every Monday on its website, maintaining transparency with investors. The stock has delivered a strong 31% return over the past year and currently trades at a P/E ratio of 8.39, with analysts suggesting the company appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment. Beyond the buyback program, Havas reported a fourth-quarter organic growth of 3.7%, slightly surpassing forecasts, with balanced performance across various regions and disciplines. The company's adjusted EBITA margins reached 12.9% in 2025, reflecting a 50 basis point improvement from the previous year. Looking ahead, Havas has projected an organic growth rate of 2-3% for 2026, bolstered by recent account acquisitions such as Emirates and Activision Blizzard, and the retention of key clients like BBC and Hyundai.
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Havas NV (French pronunciation: [avas]) is a French multinational advertising and public relations company, with its registered office and head office in Puteaux, France.
Havas operates in more than 100 countries. The group is structured into three main operational divisions, offering a wide range o...
Share repurchase, also known as share buyback or stock buyback, is the reacquisition by a company of its own shares. It is an alternative way of returning money to shareholders than dividends. After a repurchase event, the company's stock price is now proportionally higher because of the smaller num...
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