CIMB Group Holdings Berhad executed additional share repurchases on October 16, 2026. This action follows a formal filing with Bursa Malaysia. The repurchases are part of a RM2 billion capital return scheme. The group has already distributed a portion of these funds as special dividends. These buybacks aim to improve earnings per share and return on equity.
The Employees Provident Fund Board reported a change in its substantial shareholder interest on the same date. These actions follow reports from earlier in October regarding a potential sale of the group's Philippines business. CIMB may also increase its total capital return commitment. This move aims to strengthen investor support for the ongoing buyback strategy.