Westpac cancels 842,167 ordinary shares in on-market buy-back

Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) announced today the cessation of 842,167 ordinary fully paid securities (ASX code: WBC) due to an on-market buy-back, effective March 11, 2025. The cancellation, executed between March 5 and March 11, 2025, was undertaken without any consideration paid by the entity. Following the cancellation, Westpac's quoted equity and debt securities include 3,424,792,185 ordinary shares, and other instruments. Unquoted securities include 4,181,307 share rights, and 1,250,000,000 US$ 5.0% fixed rate reset perp sub conv securities. This change affects Westpac's overall issued capital, with adjustments reflected across various security classes.