JPMorgan Multi-Asset Trust PLC (LASE:MATE) commences share repurchases on April 9, 2018 under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on July 13, 2017. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 42,105,217 shares, representing 14.99% of its issued share capital. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The maximum price which may be paid is the higher of 5% above the average market value of the shares for the five business days before the purchase is made the higher of the last independent trade price and the highest current independent bid price on the London Stock Exchange. The minimum price payable for the shares will be the nominal value of £0.25 per share. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The plan will be valid up to the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting. As on July 13, 2017, the company had 42,105,217 shares in issue.