AkzoNobel share buyback (March 1, 2021 – March 5, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZOY) has repurchased 193,900 shares from March 1 to March 5, 2021, for a total of €16.88 million, averaging €87.07 per share. This buyback is part of a larger program announced in October 2020, aiming for €300 million in repurchases. To date, a total of 2,444,832 shares have been bought back, totaling €212.64 million. The program is expected to be completed in the first half of 2021, with shares planned for cancellation post-repurchase, enhancing shareholder value.
- Share repurchase enhances shareholder value and could support stock price.
- Total buyback program value of €300 million reflects management's confidence in company strength.
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March 9, 2021
AkzoNobel share buyback (March 1, 2021 – March 5, 2021)
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) has repurchased 193,900 of its own common shares in the period from March 1, 2021, up to and including March 5, 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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