AkzoNobel share buyback (February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZOY) announced the repurchase of 224,400 shares at an average price of €85.29, totaling €19.14 million from February 15 to February 19, 2021. This is part of a broader buyback program valued at €300 million, with total buybacks to date reaching 2,111,532 shares for €183.76 million. The share buyback aims to enhance shareholder value and will conclude in the first half of 2021, with shares intended for cancellation. The program follows AGM authority and complies with Market Abuse Regulation guidelines.
- Enhanced shareholder value through share buyback program.
- Repurchase program reflects management's confidence in company's future.
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February 23, 2021
AkzoNobel share buyback (February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) has repurchased 224,400 of its own common shares in the period from February 15, 2021, up to and including February 19, 2021, at an average price of
This is part of a repurchase program announced on October 21, 2020. AkzoNobel intends to repurchase common shares up to a value of
The share buyback is due to be completed in the first half of 2021. The company has engaged a third party to manage the program and perform transactions on its behalf. It is intended that the shares will be cancelled following repurchase.
The share buyback is implemented within the limitations of the authority granted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 23, 2020. The share repurchase program is conducted within the parameters prescribed by the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and the safe harbor parameters prescribed by the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 for share buybacks.
In accordance with regulations, AkzoNobel will continue to inform the market about the progress made in the execution of this program through weekly updates and at https://www.akzonobel.com/for-investors/shares/share-buyback-overview
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