Whitehaven Coal extends on-market share buy-back
Key points
- Whitehaven to buy back up to $48 million of shares from 22 August to 31 December 2025
- Share buy-back in line with updated Capital Allocation Framework targeting 40-60% payout ratio
- Buy-back balanced between fully franked dividends and share repurchases
Full summary
Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) has announced the extension of its on-market share buy-back program. The company will buy back up to $48 million of its shares from 22 August to 31 December 2025. This decision is in line with Whitehaven's updated Capital Allocation Framework, which targets a payout ratio for shareholders of approximately 40-60% of underlying Group NPAT. The buy-back program will be balanced between fully franked dividends and share repurchases. This announcement is authorized for release to the market by the Board of Directors of Whitehaven Coal Limited.
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