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IPC Repurchases 140,673 Shares in Early September 2026

Summarized from GlobalNewswire

International Petroleum Corporation bought back over 140,000 common shares in the first week of September under its ongoing NCIB program.

International Petroleum Corporation (IPC), listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker IPCO, has disclosed the latest tranche of activity under its normal course issuer bid program, revealing that the company repurchased 140,673 common shares between September 1 and September 4, 2026. The buyback covers shares identified by ISIN CA46016U1084.

Normal course issuer bids are a standard capital-allocation tool for Canadian-listed companies, allowing management to reduce the share count on the open market within regulatory limits. For shareholders, consistent buyback activity signals that leadership views the stock as undervalued relative to intrinsic worth — or at minimum, that returning capital through repurchases is the highest-priority use of available cash at current prices.

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For an energy company like IPC, whose revenues are closely tied to volatile crude oil benchmarks, maintaining an active NCIB also provides operational flexibility. Rather than committing to a fixed dividend that would obligate the company during commodity downturns, repurchases can be scaled up or dialed back as cash flows dictate — a posture that has become increasingly common among mid-cap independents navigating uncertain macro conditions.

The September 1–4 window represents just one reporting slice of what is likely an ongoing program. Investors tracking IPC's total share-count reduction over the full NCIB term will want to monitor subsequent disclosure filings on both the TSX and Nasdaq Stockholm platforms for a clearer picture of cumulative buyback progress and remaining authorized capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How many shares did IPC repurchase in early September 2026?

IPC repurchased a total of 140,673 common shares during the period of September 1 to 4, 2026 under its normal course issuer bid program.

Q.What stock exchanges is International Petroleum Corporation listed on?

IPC trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq Stockholm, both under the ticker symbol IPCO.

Q.What is a normal course issuer bid and why do companies use it?

A normal course issuer bid is a regulatory mechanism that allows Canadian-listed companies to repurchase their own shares on the open market within set limits. Companies use NCIBs to return capital to shareholders and reduce outstanding share counts, often when management believes the stock is attractively priced.

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