Elis Reduces Its Capital by Cancelling 4.7 Million Shares
The circular services group has cancelled 4,705,107 treasury shares, representing 1.98% of its share capital, according to a statement released on December 24, 2025.
Capital Reduction Decision
Elis's Management Board decided on December 23, 2025, to reduce the company’s share capital by cancelling treasury shares. This decision was based on the authorizations granted during the General Shareholders' Meeting on May 23, 2024, in its 30th resolution, and that of May 22, 2025, in its 26th resolution. All the cancelled shares had been repurchased on the market as part of the group's share buyback program, authorized by the 19th resolution of the General Meeting on May 23, 2024, and the 24th resolution of that on May 22, 2025, a program that was announced on March 6, 2025.
Post-Operation Capital Structure
Following this operation, Elis’s share capital now stands at 232,848,588 euros, divided into 232,848,588 shares with a nominal value of one euro each, as indicated in the statement. The group also notes that it still holds 239,759 treasury shares, representing 0.10% of the share capital after this reduction. The description of the share buyback program remains available on the company's website, in the section dedicated to share buyback programs and the liquidity contract.
Company Profile
Elis positions itself as a leader in circular services through an optimized rental-maintenance model enhanced by traceability technologies. The group operates in 31 countries and offers services in protection, hygiene, and wellness to its clients. The company also supports its clients in achieving their environmental goals.
