AkzoNobel share buyback (February 22, 2021 – February 26, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZOY) announced a share buyback program, repurchasing 139,400 shares from February 22 to February 26, 2021, at an average price of €86.03, totaling €11.99 million. This buyback is part of a broader initiative to buy back up to €300 million worth of shares, with a total of 2,250,932 shares repurchased for €195.76 million to date. The program, managed by a third party, aims to cancel the repurchased shares and is conducted within the framework of regulations approved by the Annual General Meeting. Updates on this program will be communicated regularly.
- Share buyback program demonstrates a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
- Total shares repurchased to date suggests confidence in company performance.
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March 2, 2021
AkzoNobel share buyback (February 22, 2021 – February 26, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) has repurchased 139,400 of its own common shares in the period from February 22, 2021, up to and including February 26, 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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