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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 continues its ongoing share repurchase programme with the acquisition of 1.01 million shares for ZAR 929.8 million, alongside a routine reminder for the 'Claim It' dividend campaign.

Naspers bought back about 1 million of its own shares over a week, spending nearly ZAR 930 million. The company also reminded investors to check if they have any unpaid dividends waiting for them.

Bull case

  • Naspers continues to reliably execute its open-ended share repurchase programme, acquiring 1,008,427 shares for ZAR 929.8 million during the reporting week.
  • The average repurchase price of ZAR 922.05 per share remains marginally below the current trading price, demonstrating disciplined capital deployment.
  • Active participation in the 'Claim It' campaign reflects proactive shareholder engagement in resolving outstanding dividend entitlements.

Bear case

  • The ongoing buyback requires substantial capital outflows, consuming nearly ZAR 930 million in a single week, which limits capital available for other strategic deployments.
  • The 'Claim It' reminder highlights the ongoing administrative friction and communication efforts required to resolve unpaid dividends within the shareholder base.
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AI-generated summary by SENS-AI, based on the original JSE SENS filing.

SENS-AI conclusion

Naspers reported the repurchase of 1,008,427 ordinary shares for ZAR 929.8 million between 13 April and 17 April 2026, alongside a reminder for shareholders to recover unpaid dividends via the 'Claim It' campaign. This is a continuation of the open-ended buyback programme launched in June 2022, demonstrating consistent capital allocation at an average price marginally below current market levels. This is a routine weekly compliance update, not the announcement of a new strategic initiative or a change to the buyback framework. Investor Takeaway: The filing confirms the steady execution of the existing buyback strategy without altering the broader fundamental equity thesis. Rating Context: This is a mechanical liquidity event with no direct equity impact.

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

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Neutral

Key drivers

  • Naspers continues to reliably execute its open-ended share repurchase programme, acquiring 1,008,427 shares for ZAR 929.8 million during the reporting week.
  • The average repurchase price of ZAR 922.05 per share remains marginally below the current trading price, demonstrating disciplined capital deployment.
  • Active participation in the 'Claim It' campaign reflects proactive shareholder engagement in resolving outstanding dividend entitlements.

Key risks

  • The ongoing buyback requires substantial capital outflows, consuming nearly ZAR 930 million in a single week, which limits capital available for other strategic deployments.
  • The 'Claim It' reminder highlights the ongoing administrative friction and communication efforts required to resolve unpaid dividends within the shareholder base.

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 Group continues to execute its open-ended share repurchase programme, having acquired 1,008,427 Naspers Shares for a total consideration of ZAR929,823,858.

    “For the period between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026, the Group purchased 1,008,427 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR922.0537 per share for a total consideration of ZAR929,823,858 (US$56,868,766).”

  • The repurchase of shares at an average price of ZAR922.0537 per share reflects consistent capital deployment.

    “For the period between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026, the Group purchased 1,008,427 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR922.0537 per share”

  • The company's active participation in the 'Claim It' campaign demonstrates a proactive approach to shareholder communication.

    “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 continued execution of the open-ended repurchase programme represents a sustained capital outflow, with the Group spending ZAR929,823,858 in a single week.

    “For the period between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026, the Group purchased 1,008,427 Naspers Shares at an average price of ZAR922.0537 per share for a total consideration of ZAR929,823,858 (US$56,868,766).”

  • The 'Claim It' campaign highlights a potential administrative burden regarding unclaimed dividends.

    “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”
Category
Share Repurchase
Published
Apr 21, 2026

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