Announcement from Össur hf. No. 01/2016
Reykjavík, 4 January 2016
On 3 December 2015, Össur hf. initiated a share buy-back program, see Company announcement no. 48/2015.
The purpose of the share buyback program is to reduce the Company's share capital and adjust the capital structure by distributing capital to shareholders in line with the Company's Capital Structure and Dividend Policy. The program will end no later than 1 December 2016. The Company may purchase up to 5,000,000 shares under the program, corresponding to 1.1% of the current share capital. The total consideration for shares purchased under the program shall not exceed USD 10 million (approx. DKK 70 million).
The following transactions have been made under the program in the period 28 December 2015 - 1 January 2016:
| Date | No. of shares | Avg. purchase price DKK | Transaction Value DKK | |||||
| 28 December 2015 | 4,400 | 23.77 | 104,580 | |||||
| 29 December 2015 | 12,610 | 23.58 | 297,396 | |||||
| 30 December 2015 | 9,043 | 23.58 | 213,210 | |||||
| 31 December 2015 | 0 | - | 0 | |||||
| 01 January 2016 | 0 | - | 0 | |||||
| Total | 26.053 | 23.61 | 615,186 | |||||
Össur has acquired 153.741 shares under the program at the average price of DKK 23.44. Following the above transactions Össur's holding of own shares is 2,618,741 corresponding to approx. 0.6% of the Company's total share capital.
The share buyback program on NASDAQ Copenhagen is carried out in compliance with the provisions of the European Commission's Regulation No. 2273/2003 ("the Safe Harbor Regulation").
Contact persons:
Jón Sigurðsson, President & CEO Tel: +354 515 1300
Sveinn Sölvason, CFO Tel: +354 515 1300
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About Össur
Össur (NASDAQ: OSSR) is a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics that help people live a life without limitations. Its business is focused on improving people's mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies within the fields of braces, supports and prosthetic limbs. A recognized "Technology Pioneer", Össur invests significantly in research and product development; its award-winning designs ensuring a consistently strong position in the market. Successful patient and clinical outcomes are further empowered via Össur's educational programs and business solutions. Headquartered in Iceland, Össur has major operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with additional distributors worldwide. www.ossur.com
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