Last checked at 4 Sep 2013 17:48
Vesuvius PLC
Vesuvius PLC - Transactions in Own Shares
Vesuvius plc announces that on 04 September 2013 it purchased from Bank of America Merrill Lynch 7,728 ordinary shares at an average price of 471.4422 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 6,432,713 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 272,052,358 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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