BlackRock Greater Europe: Share Buyback & Treasury Stock Update

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc has purchased 46,293 of its own Ordinary Shares at an average price of 588.58 pence per share, according to a regulatory announcement released today.

The shares will be held in treasury following settlement on February 16, 2026. Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital will be 92,440,236 Ordinary Shares, excluding the 25,488,702 shares already held in treasury.

The company confirmed that shares held in treasury do not carry any voting rights. Following settlement, approximately 21.61% of the company’s total issued share capital – 117,928,938 Ordinary Shares including treasury shares – will be held in this manner.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, acting as the Company Secretary, stated that for reporting purposes under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the market should exclude shares held in treasury and utilize the figure of 92,440,236 when determining notifiable interests in the company.

A half-year financial report, covering the period ended February 28, 2025, indicated that payments for shares repurchased into treasury, alongside portfolio movements and dividend payments, contributed to a change in the company’s net assets. The report showed net assets of £620,574 as of February 28, 2025, and a net asset value per ordinary share of 639.30 pence.

The company’s LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) is 5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55. Enquiries regarding the transaction can be directed to Lucy Dina, Company Secretary, at BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, telephone 0207 743 5324.