Last checked at 19 Jul 2013 17:16
Vesuvius PLC
Vesuvius PLC - Transactions in Own Shares
Vesuvius plc announces that on 19 July 2013 it purchased from Bank of America Merrill Lynch 117,526 ordinary shares at an average price of 408.6514 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. The shares were purchased pursuant to the Company's share buy-back programme announced on 27 March 2013 and in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 4 June 2013.
Following the above purchase, Vesuvius plc holds 4,244,902 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 274,240,169 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
Contacts
François Wanecq, Chief Executive, +44 (0) 20 7822 0000
Chris O'Shea, Chief Financial Officer +44 (0) 20 7822 0000
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