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AIB Group cancels **3.48 million shares** as part of its **€1 billion share buyback program**. The move follows the bank’s earlier authorization to repurchase up to one-fifth of its issued shares. Authorities had previously approved the buyback to enhance shareholder value.
AIB Group reports strong loan growth in its Q1 2026 earnings call. The bank highlights expanding lending activity as a key driver of performance. Management attributes the rise to increased customer demand across its core markets.
Ireland completes the sale of its remaining shares in Allied Irish Banks (AIB), fully exiting its stake. The move transfers full ownership of the bank back to private investors. AIB remains one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions.
AIB Group repurchases **EUR500 million** in shares from the Irish government. The transaction reduces state ownership in the bank. The move follows Ireland’s partial privatization strategy for AIB.
