**Summary**
HgCapital Trust PLC (HgT) announced on February 6, 2026, the initiation of a share buyback programme, engaging Deutsche Numis to manage the process. The programme, authorized at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), allows HgT to repurchase up to 14.99% of its issued capital (68,613,502 ordinary shares) at prices not exceeding 105% of the average mid-market value or the higher of the last independent trade and highest current independent purchase bid. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The authority to conduct buybacks expires at the 2026 AGM, unless contracts are entered into beforehand. HgT will announce any market purchases by 7:30 am UK time the following business day. Deutsche Numis will manage irrevocable, non-discretionary instructions during closed periods. HgT is a London Stock Exchange-listed investment company providing exposure to high-growth unquoted companies managed by Hg, a leading private equity firm.
**Key Points**
HgCapital Trust PLC launches share buyback programme.
Up to 14.99% of issued capital (68613502 shares) can be repurchased.
Deutsche Numis appointed to manage the programme.
Repurchased shares will be held in treasury.
Authority expires at the 2026 AGM unless prior contracts are in place.
HgT is a listed investment company focused on high-growth unquoted companies.