Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA : Purchase of own shares
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (the "Company") (Oslo: AKPS) has on 21 July 2014 purchased 2,155 shares in the Company on Oslo Axess at an average price of NOK 160.64 per share with a total consideration of NOK 346,190. Following the transaction, AKPS holds a total of 2,155 own shares, constituting approximately 0.02% of the Company's shares and votes.
Reference is made to the 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.