Royal Vopak, a global leader in independent tank storage and infrastructure solutions, today announced the successful completion of its share buyback program, an initiative designed to return EUR 100 million to its valued shareholders. This program, initially unveiled on February 19, 2025, underscores Vopak’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and reflects its robust financial health.

Over the period commencing February 19, 2025, and concluding on July 28, 2025, Royal Vopak meticulously repurchased a total of 2,551,949 ordinary shares. This significant acquisition represents approximately 2.17% of the company’s total outstanding shares, demonstrating a substantial return of capital to investors. The shares were acquired at an average price of EUR 39.19 per share, showcasing a strategic and efficient execution of the program.

Following the cancellation of these repurchased shares, the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Royal Vopak will stand at 115,264,199. This reduction in the share count is expected to positively impact earnings per share and other key financial metrics, further solidifying the company’s financial attractiveness.

For the utmost transparency and to provide comprehensive insights into the program’s execution, Royal Vopak has made detailed information, including records of all individual transactions, publicly available. This information can be accessed directly on the company’s dedicated investor relations section of its website at vopak.com/investors/share-buyback-program-2025. This commitment to detailed disclosure reflects Vopak’s dedication to open communication with its investor community.

Royal Vopak: Pioneering the Future of Energy and Industry

Royal Vopak, with a rich history spanning over 400 years, stands at the forefront of fundamental transformations within the global economy. The company’s enduring legacy is built on its unparalleled expertise in providing essential storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that underpin modern life. This includes a diverse array of liquids and gases critical for energy supply to homes and businesses, chemicals indispensable for manufacturing a vast range of products, and edible oils fundamental to global food supply chains.

Vopak’s extensive worldwide network of terminals plays a crucial role in facilitating the seamless global flow of supply and demand for these vital commodities. Beyond its traditional strengths, Royal Vopak is actively leveraging its deep industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency to drive progress in the crucial area of the energy transition.

The company is not merely observing but actively participating in the shift towards a more sustainable future. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts with customers, Vopak is accelerating the development of innovative infrastructure solutions for emerging energy carriers and sustainable feedstocks. This includes pioneering work in the storage and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, advanced battery energy storage systems, and the burgeoning market for low-carbon fuels and feedstocks. This forward-thinking approach positions Royal Vopak as a key enabler of a more environmentally responsible and sustainable global energy landscape.

Key Facts About Royal Vopak and the Tank Storage Industry

Global Reach & Critical Infrastructure: Royal Vopak operates a vast global network of storage terminals, serving as critical infrastructure that underpins international trade and supply chains for essential energy, chemical, and edible oil products.

Pioneer in Energy Transition: Vopak is actively investing in and developing infrastructure for new, sustainable energy sources and carriers like hydrogen, ammonia, and CO2, positioning itself as a key enabler of the global energy transition.

High Safety Standards: The tank storage industry, and Vopak in particular, maintains extremely rigorous safety and environmental standards, crucial for handling volatile and valuable products responsibly.

Long-Term Demand Resilience: The fundamental need for secure and efficient storage of commodities ensures a resilient long-term demand for Vopak’s services, regardless of short-term market fluctuations.

By: Vopak, Liesbeth Lans / August 1, 2025