Aristocrat has announced an extension and expansion of its on-market share buy-back programme, confirming that up to an additional AU$750m in ordinary shares may be repurchased over a further 12-month period ending 5 March 2027. This takes the total potential size of the programme to as much as AU$1.5bn.
The company said it has bought back AU$701.1m in shares since the initiative began in February 2025. The Board approved the expansion as part of Aristocrat’s broader capital management approach, which aims to balance shareholder returns with ongoing investment in strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
Chief Executive Trevor Croker said the extension reflects the group’s financial strength and confidence in its long-term strategy. He noted that the earlier AU$750m tranche is nearing completion and highlighted consistent cash flow generation as a key factor enabling Aristocrat to maintain both dividends and buy-backs while pursuing growth priorities.
According to the notification filed with the ASX, the buy-back will continue on an opportunistic basis, and Aristocrat reserves the right to vary, suspend or terminate the programme at any time. The programme will again utilise Barrenjoey Markets Pty Ltd as broker.
Aristocrat confirmed that the buy-back does not require shareholder approval and applies to the company’s fully paid ordinary shares. The total number of securities on issue stands at more than 625 million.
The company said the buy-back remains a central part of its capital allocation framework, aimed at enhancing value for investors while supporting long-term development across its portfolio of businesses.
Aristocrat first launched the current buy-back in February 2025
