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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 issued a routine weekly update confirming the repurchase of 1.35 million shares under its ongoing open-ended buyback programme.

Naspers is continuing to buy back its own shares from the market, which is a normal way companies return value to shareholders. This announcement is just a regular weekly update showing exactly how many shares they bought recently.

Bull case

  • The group continues to execute its open-ended share repurchase programme, demonstrating consistent capital allocation.
  • During the reported period, Naspers successfully repurchased over 1.35 million shares, reducing the overall share count.

Bear case

  • The average repurchase price of ZAR923.96 during the period represents a premium to the current market price of R865.93.
  • Standard forward-looking disclaimers underscore the inherent uncertainty in the group's long-term expectations.
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SENS-AI conclusion

Naspers has released a routine weekly update confirming the purchase of 1,353,028 ordinary shares at an average price of ZAR923.96 under its open-ended repurchase programme. This mechanical execution reinforces the company's commitment to returning capital and reducing share count, though the execution price sits slightly above the current spot price of R865.93. This is a standard regulatory compliance filing and does not represent a new strategic initiative or a change in the previously announced buyback mandate. Investor Takeaway: This is a mechanical capital return event with no new implications for the underlying equity thesis.

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

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Neutral

Key drivers

  • The group continues to execute its open-ended share repurchase programme, demonstrating consistent capital allocation.
  • During the reported period, Naspers successfully repurchased over 1.35 million shares, reducing the overall share count.

Key risks

  • The average repurchase price of ZAR923.96 during the period represents a premium to the current market price of R865.93.
  • Standard forward-looking disclaimers underscore the inherent uncertainty in the group's long-term expectations.

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 company continues to execute its open-ended share repurchase programme.

    “Shareholders are referred to the announcement issued by Naspers on 27 June 2022 in respect of the launch of the open-ended, repurchase programme”

  • The Group repurchased 1,353,028 Naspers shares during the period.

    “For the period between 16 March 2026 and 20 March 2026, the Group purchased 1,353,028 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR923.9596 per share for a total consideration of ZAR1,250,143,249 (US$74,069,787).”

  • The execution price of ZAR923.96 sits at a premium to the current prevailing market price.

    “For the period between 16 March 2026 and 20 March 2026, the Group purchased 1,353,028 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR923.9596 per share”

  • Standard forward-looking disclaimers underscore the inherent uncertainty in the group's long-term expectations.

    “These statements reflect Prosus's intentions, beliefs or current expectations, involve elements of subjective judgement and analysis and are based upon the best judgement of Prosus as of the date of this announcement, but could prove to be wrong.”
Category
Share Repurchase
Published
Mar 24, 2026

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