Centum Investment Company Plc acquired 4.64 million shares from shareholders in the first five months of its share buyback programme, representing seven percent of its targeted number in the 18-month plan that opened in February.
Centum is targeting to buy back up to 66.54 million of its shares at a maximum price of Sh9.03 —and a minimum of Sh0.50— capping the spend on the exercise at Sh600.9 million.