Norsk Hydro: Status share buyback program
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Norsk Hydro ASA has provided an update on its share buyback program, which was announced on September 11, 2024, and is set to end on February 28, 2025. The company has reported transactions from October 9 to October 15, 2024, with a total of 824,814 shares purchased at an average price of 67.71 NOK per share, amounting to a total transaction value of 55,651,500 NOK.
Including previous transactions, Norsk Hydro has accumulated 4,662,770 shares under this program, with a total value of 301,309,742 NOK at an average price of 64.62 NOK per share. Prior to the buyback, the company owned 14,082,505 own shares. Following these transactions, Norsk Hydro now owns a total of 18,745,275 shares, representing 0.93% of its share capital.
Positive
- Norsk Hydro is actively repurchasing shares, potentially increasing shareholder value
- The company has bought back 4,662,770 shares, demonstrating confidence in its stock
- The average share price of 64.62 NOK for the buyback program suggests potential value for shareholders
Negative
- The share buyback program may reduce cash reserves available for other investments or operations
Please see below information about transactions made under the share buyback program for Norsk Hydro ASA.
Announcement date of the share buyback program: September 11, 2024
End date of the share buyback program: February 28, 2025
Overview of transactions:
| Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of Shares) | Weighted average share price per day (NOK) | Total daily transaction value (NOK) |
| 09/10/2024 | 230 000 | 66.54 | 15 303 740 |
| 10/10/2024 | 218 521 | 66.99 | 14 637 695 |
| 11/10/2024 | 8 293 | 68.37 | 566 967 |
| 14/10/2024 | 113 000 | 69.38 | 7 840 302 |
| 15/10/2024 | 255 000 | 67.85 | 17 302 796 |
| Previous Transactions | 3 837 956 | ||
| Accumulated to date | 4 662 770 | 64.62 | 301 309 742 |
Prior to the share buyback program Norsk Hydro ASA owned a total of 14 082 505 own shares. Following the above listed transactions, Norsk Hydro ASA owns a total of 18 745 275 shares, corresponding to
Attachment: An overview of all the completed transactions under the program for the dates specified above is attached to this notification and available on www.newsweb.no.
Investor contact:
Martine Rambøl Hagen
Head of Investor Relations
+47 91708918
Martine.Rambol.Hagen@hydro.com
This is information that Norsk Hydro ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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