AKPS has on July 25, 2014 purchased 1,465 shares in the Company on Oslo Axess at an average price of NOK 158.68 per share, implying a total consideration of NOK 232,466. Following the transaction, AKPS holds a total of 9,785 own shares, constituting approximately 0.08% of the Company's shares and votes.
Reference is made to Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA's (the "Company") (Oslo: AKPS) stock exchange notice of 17 July 2014 where AKPS announced a buyback program for up to 10% of the Company's share capital. The buyback program is carried out in accordance with an authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 9 April 2014.
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Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is a leading U.S. commercial shipyard constructing vessels for operation in the Jones Act market. It possesses a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility and has earned a reputation as the preferred provider of oceangoing merchant vessels with a track record of delivering quality ships. Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is majority-owned by Converto Capital Fund, which in turn is majority-owned by Aker ASA. Aker is a Norwegian industrial investment company that creates value through active ownership. Aker's investment portfolio is concentrated on key Norwegian industries that are international in scope: oil and gas, fisheries and biotechnology, and marine assets. Aker's industrial holdings comprise ownership interests in Aker Solutions, Kvaerner, Det norske oljeselskap, Aker BioMarine, Ocean Yield and Havfisk.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.