Sligro shares rise on dividend hike, share buyback plan
05/02/2026 08:45
** Dutch foodservice wholesaler Sligro Food Group SLIGR.AS shares climb 5% after reporting strong FY free cash flow, raising dividends, and initiating share buyback programme ** Sligro raises its dividend to 0.50 euros ($0.5901) per share, up from previously announced 0.40 euros, and initiates a 26 million euros ($30.68 million) share buyback programme ** Degroof Petercam sees the step up in shareholder returns as supporting the positive share reaction ** The broker also notes solid financial position, supported by 80 million euros in free cash flow in 2025 ** Including today's rise, the stock has gained 21.8% YTD, reaches its best price since July 21, 2025 ($1 = 0.8471 euros) ($1 = 0.8474 euros) (Reporting by Lucie Barbier) ((Email: lucie.barbier@thomsonreuters.com))