{"url_path":"/sec/bur/10-q/2026/item-2","section_key":"item-2","section_title":"Item 2 Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/0001714174-26-000068-index.html","accession_number":"0001714174-26-000068","cik":"0001714174","ticker":"BUR","issuer_name":"Burford Capital Ltd","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/0001714174-26-000068-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001714174","primary_entity_name":"Burford Capital Ltd"},"word_count":258,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds\n\nThere were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.\n\nThe table below sets forth information about purchases by us and our affiliated purchasers during the three months ended March 31, 2026 of equity securities that are registered by us pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act.\n\nPeriodTotal number of ordinary shares purchased\nAverage price paid per ordinary share(1)\nTotal number of ordinary shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs\nMaximum number of ordinary shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(2)\n\nJanuary 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026— $— — 21,912,963 \n\nFebruary 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026— $— — 21,912,963 \n\nMarch 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026475,000 (3)$8.28 475,000 21,437,963 \n\nTotal475,000 $8.28 475,000 21,437,963 \n\n1. Includes broker commissions.\n\n2. On May 14, 2025, our shareholders approved a resolution for the purchase of up to 21,942,190 ordinary shares on the open market, which authority is set to expire the earlier of (i) the close of our next annual general meeting to be held in 2026 and (ii) August 13, 2026.\n\n3. Consists of ordinary shares purchased on the open market in the United States between March 10, 2026 and March 12, 2026.\n\nWe use a variety of structures, including the purchases of our ordinary shares on the open market, to offset dilution from the issuance of new ordinary shares related to the equity-based or related compensation of our employees and directors."}