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NASPERS LIMITED - Update on Repurchase Programme and Claim It Campaign

Naspers Limited
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What this filing means

Naspers has released its routine weekly update confirming the repurchase of R500 million in shares and issued a standard reminder for the 'Claim It' dividend campaign.

Naspers published its regular weekly update showing it bought back about R500 million of its own shares. It also reminded investors to check if they have any old, unpaid dividends waiting to be claimed.

Bull case

  • The ongoing repurchase programme demonstrates consistent execution, with 538,092 shares acquired for R500 million at an average price of ZAR929.25.
  • The continuous share buybacks are being executed while the stock trades at a relatively undemanding trailing P/E of 7.9x, supporting capital efficiency.
  • Participation in the 'Claim It' campaign highlights an ongoing administrative commitment to shareholder engagement and efficient corporate management.

Bear case

  • Despite the mechanical corporate buying of R500 million in a single week, the stock continues to face negative momentum and trades near its 52-week low.
  • The open-ended repurchase programme prioritizes continuous share count reduction, effectively diverting capital away from alternative strategic investments during a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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AI-generated summary by SENS-AI, based on the original JSE SENS filing.

SENS-AI conclusion

Naspers has published a routine weekly update on its open-ended share repurchase programme, acquiring 538,092 shares for approximately R500 million, alongside a reminder regarding the 'Claim It' dividend recovery campaign. The consistent execution of this mechanical buyback continues to systematically reduce the share count at a relatively undemanding valuation multiple. This filing is a scheduled, compliance-driven update and does not establish any new strategic capital allocation or operational shifts. Investor Takeaway: This is a routine mechanical update confirming the ongoing share repurchases, offering no new catalysts to alter the current equity thesis. Rating Context: This is a mechanical liquidity event with no direct equity impact.

Routine filing. No equity signal. No portfolio action required.

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Neutral

Key drivers

  • The ongoing repurchase programme demonstrates consistent execution, with 538,092 shares acquired for R500 million at an average price of ZAR929.25.
  • The continuous share buybacks are being executed while the stock trades at a relatively undemanding trailing P/E of 7.9x, supporting capital efficiency.
  • Participation in the 'Claim It' campaign highlights an ongoing administrative commitment to shareholder engagement and efficient corporate management.

Key risks

  • Despite the mechanical corporate buying of R500 million in a single week, the stock continues to face negative momentum and trades near its 52-week low.
  • The open-ended repurchase programme prioritizes continuous share count reduction, effectively diverting capital away from alternative strategic investments during a challenging macroeconomic environment.

What would change the view

  • Guidance and cash-flow quality both improve materially from current baseline.
  • Subsequent filings remove current uncertainty and confirm durable execution.
  • Market structure/positioning shifts enough to support a directional thesis.

Evidence from the filing

  • The ongoing repurchase programme demonstrates consistent execution, with 538,092 shares acquired for R500 million at an average price of ZAR929.25.

    “For the period between 20 April 2026 and 24 April 2026, the Group purchased 538,092 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR929.2462 per share for a total consideration of ZAR500,019,927 (US$30,368,146).”

  • Participation in the 'Claim It' campaign highlights an ongoing administrative commitment to shareholder engagement and efficient corporate management.

    “As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder communication and engagement, we are participating in the market-wide "Claim It" campaign, which aims to assist shareholders in recovering outstanding dividend payments.”

  • Despite the mechanical corporate buying of R500 million in a single week, the stock continues to face negative momentum and trades near its 52-week low.

    “For the period between 20 April 2026 and 24 April 2026, the Group purchased 538,092 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR929.2462 per share for a total consideration of ZAR500,019,927 (US$30,368,146).”

  • The open-ended repurchase programme prioritizes continuous share count reduction, effectively diverting capital away from alternative strategic investments during a challenging macroeconomic environment.

    “Shareholders are referred to the announcement issued by Naspers on 27 June 2022 in respect of the launch of the open-ended, repurchase programme”
Category
Share Repurchase
Published
Apr 28, 2026

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