Imperial Brands stock price rises as buyback rolls on — what to watch before Monday open
Imperial Brands closed Friday up 1.39% at 3,066p after announcing a new buyback tranche under its £1.45 billion programme. The company repurchased 88,533 shares at an average 3,028.56p and will cancel them, leaving 791,080,747 shares outstanding. The next ex-dividend date is Feb. 19; half-year results are due May 12.