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NASPERS LIMITED - Update on Repurchase Programme and Claim It Campaign

Naspers Limited
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What this filing means

Bull case

  • Execution of R1.17 billion in share buybacks within a single week demonstrates aggressive capital allocation and management's belief in intrinsic value.
  • Enhanced corporate governance through voluntary disclosure of Naspers-level repurchases beyond the minimum regulatory requirements for Prosus.
  • The 'Claim It' campaign shows proactive shareholder engagement to resolve outstanding dividend issues.
  • Continuation of the long-term open-ended repurchase programme provides a consistent mechanical bid for the stock.

Bear case

  • The average repurchase price of ZAR958.50 is roughly 3.3% higher than the current market price, suggesting poor short-term timing of the buyback.
  • Significant technical weakness persists as the stock remains in a deep downtrend, trading well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages despite the buyback activity.
  • Large-scale repurchases have failed to prevent a -13.63% return over the last 30 days, indicating that buybacks alone are insufficient to reverse negative sentiment.
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AI-generated summary by SENS-AI, based on the original JSE SENS filing.

SENS-AI conclusion

Naspers has provided a routine update on its massive R1.17 billion weekly share repurchase execution alongside an administrative push to clear unclaimed dividends. While the sheer scale of the buyback underscores management's commitment to narrowing the discount to NAV, the timing is under scrutiny as the average purchase price sits above current market levels. Investor Takeaway: This is a continuation of a well-established capital return strategy that provides structural support, but it remains a 'mechanical' event that has yet to overcome the broader technical downtrend in the share price. Signal-to-Price Note: The price remains depressed despite the aggressive buyback because the market had already priced in this 'open-ended' programme, and current macro headwinds are outweighing the internal demand for shares.

Evidence from the filing

  • The Group purchased 1,226,469 Naspers Shares for a total consideration of ZAR1,175,575,264 (US$73,060,389) between 2 February 2026 and 6 February 2026, demonstrating active capital management to enhance shareholder value.

    “For the period between 2 February 2026 and 6 February 2026, the Group purchased 1,226,469 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR958.5039 per share for a total consideration of ZAR1,175,575,264 (US$73,060,389).”

  • The announcement serves as a routine update on an "open-ended" repurchase programme launched in June 2022, underscoring Naspers's sustained commitment to shareholder value creation through ongoing share buybacks.

    “Shareholders are referred to the announcement issued by Naspers on 27 June 2022 in respect of the launch of the open-ended, repurchase programme in respect of the ordinary shares N in the capital of Prosus ("Prosus Shares") and N ordinary shares in the share capital of Naspers ("Naspers Shares"), from the respective Prosus and Naspers (together the "Group") free-float shareholders (together the "Repurchase Programme").”

  • Naspers is providing voluntary updates on Naspers N ordinary shares purchased, beyond regulatory requirements for Prosus, demonstrating enhanced transparency and commitment to Naspers shareholders.

    “Considering the regulatory requirement to provide weekly updates on Prosus ordinary shares N repurchased, Naspers decided to also provide voluntary updates to Naspers shareholders on the Naspers N ordinary shares it purchased.”

  • Participation in the market-wide "Claim It" campaign demonstrates an "ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder communication and engagement" by assisting shareholders in recovering outstanding dividend payments, fostering positive corporate governance.

    “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.”

  • The share repurchase program, intended to bolster value, has proven inefficient, with the Group having purchased Naspers Shares at an average price significantly above the current live market price, indicating an immediate loss on the repurchased shares and failing to stem the ongoing price decline.

    “For the period between 2 February 2026 and 6 February 2026, the Group purchased 1,226,469 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR958.5039 per share for a total consideration of ZAR1,175,575,264 (US$73,060,389).”

  • The company's participation in the 'Claim It' campaign to recover unclaimed dividends, while framed as shareholder engagement, could implicitly signal historical shareholder disengagement or administrative challenges, potentially pointing to a less active and informed investor base which may not provide strong price support or scrutiny.

    “Shareholders are reminded to claim any unpaid or unclaimed dividends they may be entitled to. 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.”
Category
Share Repurchase
Published
Feb 10, 2026

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