LONDON, March 2, 2016 - Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorised the Company to purchase up to $30 million worth of its Common Shares. The shares will be purchased through open market transactions and private offerings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. The purchases will continue until the targeted amount of $30 million has been reached, but will be halted in the period March 15th, 2016 until April 11th, 2016, when the Company will have released the first quarter results.
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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