Genius Group Limited completed a fourth tranche of its approved 20% share‑repurchase program on December 9 2025, buying back 1 million ordinary shares at an average price of $0.73 per share. The transaction brings the total repurchases over the past six months to 4.3 million shares, or 30% of the authorized amount, and the repurchased shares were returned to the company’s treasury, reducing the outstanding share count and tightening supply.
The buyback occurs against a backdrop of significant financial headwinds. Genius Group has reported negative operating margins, declining revenue, and negative free cash flow in recent periods. Legal challenges—including a class‑action lawsuit alleging market manipulation and a preliminary injunction that limits the company’s ability to raise capital and issue shares for employee compensation—add further uncertainty. The company’s strategy of holding a large Bitcoin treasury and offering a Bitcoin loyalty program also reflects a focus on alternative assets amid cash‑flow constraints.
While the repurchase may support the share price by reducing the number of shares available in the market, its impact on total shareholder yield is limited because Genius Group does not pay dividends. The average buyback price of $0.73 is lower than the $1.30 and $0.90 prices paid in earlier tranches, indicating a willingness to repurchase shares at a discount to market value. The transaction also signals management’s confidence that the shares are undervalued, even as the company faces ongoing legal and financial challenges.
Management has emphasized its long‑term commitment to shareholder value, noting that the buyback is part of a broader effort to return capital while maintaining liquidity for strategic initiatives. CEO Roger Hamilton has highlighted the company’s “Bitcoin‑first” approach and the importance of protecting shareholders amid regulatory constraints, underscoring a belief that the company’s assets and future growth prospects justify the repurchase.
The buyback fits into Genius Group’s broader strategy of leveraging its Bitcoin holdings and loyalty program to create shareholder value. The company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy, combined with a loyalty program that offers $0.10 per share to investors who move shares to book entry, aims to reduce short‑selling pressure and support the share price. However, the legal injunction limiting share issuances and the company’s negative cash‑flow profile suggest that the buyback is a tactical move rather than a sign of robust financial health. Investors will likely view the transaction as a modest attempt to support the share price while the company navigates significant operational and regulatory headwinds.
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