CENTURY CASINOS INC /CO/ 8-K

What Happened

• Century Casinos, Inc. (CNTY) announced on January 1, 2026 that it entered into a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan to repurchase up to $1.5 million of its outstanding common stock. The Plan implements the share repurchase program previously authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and permits repurchases through May 10, 2026. Repurchases will be handled by an independent broker and are subject to price, market, volume and timing limits set out in the Plan.

Key Details

• Repurchase authority under the Plan: up to $1.5 million of common stock.
• Plan start date: January 1, 2026; Plan end date: May 10, 2026.
• Compliance: Intended to meet SEC Rule 10b5-1(c) requirements.
• Execution: Transactions administered via an independent broker and constrained by price, market, volume and timing conditions.

Why It Matters

• This formal 10b5-1 plan gives the market a clear, pre-authorized mechanism for the company to buy back shares within set parameters, which can support liquidity and potentially increase shareholder value if shares are purchased. The limited dollar amount and short window (through May 10, 2026) define the scale and timing of the company’s buyback activity for investors.