FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - RWE will

decide in early 2026 on whether to extend a standing 1.5 billion

euro ($1.7 billion) share buyback programme, CFO Michael Mueller

told shareholders at the group's annual general meeting.

RWE's Chief Executive Markus Krebber also said the

programme, which currently runs until the second quarter of

2026, could be extended if no better investment alternatives are

found.

Some shareholders, including activist investor Elliott

, have urged the group to expand its buyback programme

to raise its share price.

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