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Share Repurchase History

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Current share buyback program

On May 5, 2026, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of the Company’s common shares, par value CHF 0.04 per share, on a second trading line with the SIX Swiss Exchange. The shares to be acquired under this share buyback program will be cancelled as a return of capital to shareholders.

Buyback Notices 2026

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Annonce de rachat d’actions (opens in new window)
Rückkauf eigener Aktien (opens in new window)
Share repurchase notice (opens in new window)

Maximum daily repurchase volume 2026

232,152 shares
(calculated in accordance with Art. 123(1)(c) of the Financial Markets Infrastructure Ordinance)


Past share buyback programmes


In February 2025, Alcon’s Board of Directors announced a share repurchase authorization for a maximum of $750 million to be executed over three years, to offset dilution from equity-based associate compensation plans.

Buyback Notices

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Annonce de rachat d’actions (opens in new window)
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Share repurchase notice (opens in new window)
Repurchase Program Complete (opens in new window)

Transaction History

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ALC Trading Plan (opens in new window)

Maximum daily repurchase volume

262,610 shares
(calculated in accordance with Art. 123(1)(c) of the Financial Markets Infrastructure Ordinance)