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  • George Weston Limited Launches Normal Course Issuer Bid to Repurchase Shares
    May 25, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT. George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) has announced a normal course issuer bid (NCIB), approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange, allowing the company to repurchase up to 18.79 million common shares over 12 months starting May 27, 2026. This represents about 5% of its outstanding shares. The daily purchase limit is capped at 70,322 shares, based on recent trading volumes, with exceptions for block trades and transactions with its majority shareholder, Wittington Investments. The NCIB reflects Weston's ongoing strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value through share buybacks.

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