LONDON, November 18, 2014 - Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has resolved to initiate a buy-back programme to purchase up to $50 million worth of its common shares.
The buy-back programme will comprise up to 3,100,000 common shares, representing up to 4.83% of the Company's issued share capital. The highest price to be paid per share will be NOK 120.00, but shall in no event exceed the prevailing market price at the Oslo Stock Exchange on the relevant trading day. The shares will be purchased from the open market as well as through private offerings.
The buy-back programme is being initiated on November 18, 2014 and will continue until and including December 10, 2014. The shares purchased will be held in Treasury.
Contacts:
Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen
Chief Financial Officer
UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8972
j.engelhardtsen@stolt.com
Jens F. Grüner-Hegge
V.P. Corporate Finance
UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8985
j.gruner-hegge@stolt.com
About Stolt-Nielsen Limited
Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL or the "Company") is a leading global provider of integrated transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other specialty liquids through its three largest business divisions, Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers. Stolt Sea Farm produces and markets high quality turbot, sole, sturgeon, and caviar. Stolt-Nielsen Gas develops opportunities in LPG and LNG shipping and distribution. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
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