Ossur Hf : Transactions in relation to share buyback program


Announcement no. 01/2019

7 January 2019 

Transactions in relation to share buyback program

On 9 October 2018, Össur hf. initiated a share buy-back program, see Company announcement no. 59/2018.

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 30 June 2019. The Company may purchase up to 5,000,000 shares under the program, corresponding to 1.2% of the current share capital. The total consideration for shares purchased under the program shall not exceed USD 10 million.

The following transactions have been made under the program in week 12, the period 2 January 2019 - 4 January 2019:

Transactions
Date   No. of shares   Avg. purchase
price in DKK
  Transaction
value in DKK
31 December 2018   -   -   -
01 January 2019   -   -   -
02 January 2019   3,404   32.23   109,713
03 January 2019   31,000   31.63   980,524
04 January 2019   27,500   31.68   871,194
Total    61,904   31.68     1,961,431

 

Össur has acquired 788,470 shares under the program at the average price of DKK 32.08. Following the above transactions Össur's holding of own shares is 6,767,163 corresponding to 1.57% of the Company's total share capital.

The share buyback program on Nasdaq Copenhagen is carried out in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse ("MAR"), and the Commission delegated regulation No. 2016/1052.

Further information

David Hreidarsson, Investor Relations, dohreidarsson@ossur.com, +354 515 1380

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About Össur

Össur (NASDAQ OMX: 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 Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports.  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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Share buy back transactions 02.01 - 04.01.2019