Genius Group Executes Share Buyback and Rewards CEO with Restricted Shares.

Genius Group (GNS) has completed a share buyback of 1 million shares at an average price of $0.90, part of a plan to repurchase up to 20% of its issued shares. The company has also reached a market capitalization milestone of $100 million, resulting in CEO Roger Hamilton receiving 7.1 million restricted shares. The share buyback reflects confidence in the company's core business and may present an opportunity for investors seeking growth in the stock's value.

Genius Group (GNS) has executed a significant share buyback, purchasing one million shares at an average price of $0.90 per share between August 28 and September 11, 2025. This move is part of the company's ongoing plan to repurchase up to 20% of its issued shares, as approved by the board and shareholders in July 2025 Genius Group executes buyback of one million shares^[1].

The buyback, which represents 21% of the permitted shares under the approved mandate, reflects the company's confidence in its core business and undervaluation. Genius Group's aggressive share buyback strategy has now consumed 21% of its authorized repurchase capacity, signaling a balanced approach to its buyback program Genius Group executes buyback of one million shares, increases company shares in book entry to 60.3%^[3].

In addition to the share buyback, Genius Group has reached a market capitalization milestone of $100 million. This achievement triggered the issuance of restricted shares to CEO Roger Hamilton, who received 7.1 million restricted shares, equivalent to 5% of the company’s issued share capital. Hamilton also received an additional 4.2 million restricted shares related to the Entrepreneur Resorts Ltd Asset Purchase Agreement and his previous purchase of 650,000 shares on the open market [^1, 3].

Hamilton currently holds 12.7 million Ordinary A shares and 6 million Ordinary C shares. He has expressed his intention to purchase further shares once the company's 2025 H1 financial results are announced and the current blackout period ends. The implementation of the founder compensation plan, which includes ten progressive market cap targets culminating at $1 billion by 2030, aligns executive incentives with shareholder value creation [^1, 3].

The share buyback and CEO milestone compensation signal strategic financial management amid improving market performance. The substantial increase in book entry shares to 60.3% and the reduction in broker account shares to 39.7% create a tighter supply-demand dynamic, potentially supporting share price stability. The CEO's disclosed ownership and stated intention to purchase additional shares further demonstrate insider conviction Genius Group executes buyback of one million shares, increases company shares in book entry to 60.3%^[3].

The forthcoming earnings release within two weeks will provide critical context to evaluate these capital allocation decisions against the company's operational performance and cash position. This strategic capital allocation decision may present an opportunity for investors seeking growth in the stock's value.