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IG Design Group plc announced on 13 July 2026 that it purchased 760,000 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Canaccord Genuity Limited between 6 July and 10 July 2026. These purchases, conducted under its share buyback programme, had an aggregate volume weighted average price of 83.44 pence per share. The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares, which will result in 96,208,142 ordinary shares remaining in issue.
| Date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:07 |
| Category | Capital structure |
| ID | 9591L |
13 July 2026
IG Design Group plc
(the "Company", the "Group" or "Design Group")
Transaction in own shares
IG Design Group plc, a leading designer, innovator and manufacturer across various celebration and creative categories), announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme (the "Share Buyback Programme") announced on 16 June 2026, it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") through Canaccord Genuity Limited for the period from 6 July - 10 July 2026.
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Date of transaction |
Number of Shares repurchased |
Highest price paid per Share (pence) |
Lowest price paid per Share (pence) |
Volume weighted average price paid (pence) |
|
06-Jul-26 |
150,000 |
84.50 |
84.00 |
84.27 |
|
07-Jul-26 |
150,000 |
84.30 |
84.30 |
84.30 |
|
08-Jul-26 |
150,000 |
83.00 |
81.00 |
82.00 |
|
09-Jul-26 |
150,000 |
83.40 |
83.40 |
83.40 |
|
10-Jul-26 |
160,000 |
83.50 |
83.00 |
83.25 |
The Company intends to cancel the purchased Ordinary Shares. Following cancellation, the Company will have 96,208,142 Ordinary Shares in issue.
Following cancellation, the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 96,208,142. This figure may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it is applied in the UK (the Market Abuse Regulation), a breakdown of trades made by Canaccord Genuity Limited on the above mentioned date on behalf of the Company as part of the Programme on both an aggregate and individual trade basis is set out below:
Aggregate information:
|
Venue |
Volume Weighted Average Price (pence per Ordinary Share) |
Aggregated Volume |
|
AIMX |
83.44 |
760,000 |
Individual transactions:
|
Date of Transaction |
Transaction Time |
Volume |
Price per Ordinary Share (pence) |
Trading Venue |
Transaction Reference Number |
|
06-Jul-26 |
15:54:59 |
80,000 |
84.5 |
AIMX |
00110518148TRLO1 |
|
06-Jul-26 |
11:14:04 |
50,000 |
84 |
AIMX |
00110492290TRLO1 |
|
06-Jul-26 |
11:09:57 |
20,000 |
84 |
AIMX |
00110492123TRLO1 |
|
07-Jul-26 |
09:59:31 |
100,000 |
84.3 |
AIMX |
00110545075TRLO1 |
|
07-Jul-26 |
16:36:23 |
50,000 |
84.3 |
AIMX |
00110571140TRLO1 |
|
08-Jul-26 |
10:11:13 |
75,000 |
83 |
AIMX |
00110595611TRLO1 |
|
08-Jul-26 |
12:17:35 |
50,000 |
81 |
AIMX |
00110601523TRLO1 |
|
08-Jul-26 |
11:00:04 |
25,000 |
81 |
AIMX |
00110598818TRLO1 |
|
09-Jul-26 |
12:55:48 |
50,000 |
83.4 |
AIMX |
00110653619TRLO1 |
|
09-Jul-26 |
13:24:03 |
25,000 |
83.4 |
AIMX |
00110654375TRLO1 |
|
09-Jul-26 |
15:22:14 |
50,000 |
83.4 |
AIMX |
00110664128TRLO1 |
|
09-Jul-26 |
15:50:06 |
25,000 |
83.4 |
AIMX |
00110667069TRLO1 |
|
10-Jul-26 |
10:52:39 |
80,000 |
83.5 |
AIMX |
00110690326TRLO1 |
|
10-Jul-26 |
16:07:17 |
80,000 |
83 |
AIMX |
00110713677TRLO1 |
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For further information, please contact: |
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IG Design Group plc |
Tel: +44 (0)1525 887310 |
|
Gerald Kuehr, Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
Rohan Cummings, Chief Financial Officer |
|
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Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nomad and Broker) |
Tel: +44 (0)20 7523 8000 |
|
Bobbie Hilliam |
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|
Elizabeth Halley-Stott |
|
|
Alma Strategic Communications |
Tel: +44 (0)20 3405 0205 |
|
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett |
|
|
Sam Modlin |
|
|
Will Merison |
|
Notes to Editors:
IG Design Group plc is one of the world's leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of gift packaging, greeting cards, stationery, creative play products and related items. The Group designs, sources and manufactures a broad portfolio of products across multiple categories and occasions, encompassing every day, seasonal and celebration ranges.
The Group operates across key international markets, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Its products are sold to a diverse customer base including major retailers and supermarkets such as Tesco, Costco and Aldi, as well as discounters, online platforms and independent stores. The Group's heritage brand, Tom Smith, holds a Royal Warrant for the supply of Christmas crackers and Christmas wrapping paper to the Royal Family, a distinction it has held continuously since 1906.
Across IG Design Group's global teams, it manages a portfolio of more than 22,000 SKUs, supplying over 550 million units annually to customers in approximately 70 countries. The Group operates a vertically integrated model, combining in‑house design expertise with global sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and fulfilment capabilities. Its manufacturing footprint includes three facilities located in Wales, the Netherlands and Poland. This integrated platform enables the Group to deliver innovative, responsibly sourced products at scale, while maintaining cost efficiency, speed to market and flexibility.
IG Design Group plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.