As part of the existing share buy-back program Yara has bought back approximately 7.3 million shares. The Norwegian State has committed itself to participate on a pro-rata basis, so that the State's ownership remains constant at 36.21%. This will be implemented by the redemption of approximately 4.1 million shares today owned by the Norwegian State. The price for the 4.1 million shares will be equal to the average price paid for the 7.3 million shares bought back in the market with the addition of interest. After the cancellation/redemption of in total approximately 11.4 million shares, total issued shares in Yara will amount to 291.6 million shares.
Furthermore, the Board proposes that the existing buy-back program is replaced by a new program, authorizing the Board to acquire up to 5% of Yara's shares within the next 12 months. Shares may be purchased within a price range of NOK 10 to NOK 300. The shares may either be used for cancellation or as payment in business transactions. The company has entered into a new agreement with the Norwegian State to the effect that the State's shares will be redeemed on a pro-rata basis so that the State's ownership is unchanged in the event of a cancellation of the shares bought back.
The complete notice of the Annual General Meeting will be distributed to Yara's registered shareholders and is also available on Yara's website
http://www.yara.com/en/investor_relations/financial_calendar/index.html
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Torgeir Kvidal, Investor Relations
Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 91 339 832
E-mail torgeir.kvidal@yara.com
Hamed Brodersen, Media Relations
Cellular (+47) 40 468 110
Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's global workforce of 6800 employees represents great diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in its industry.
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