Shires Income Plc commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 4,641,590 shares, representing 14.99% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on July 6, 2023.
August 21, 2023 at 12:00 am EDT
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Shires Income Plc (LSE:SHRS) commences share repurchases on August 21, 2023, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on July 6, 2023. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 4,641,590 shares, representing 14.99% of its issued share capital. The minimum price which may be paid for each ordinary share is £0.50 pence and the maximum price which may be paid for each ordinary share is the higher of an amount equal to 105% of the average of the middle market quotations for an ordinary share, as derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the five business days immediately preceding the day on which the ordinary share is purchased and an amount equal to the higher of the price of the last independent trade of an ordinary share and the current highest independent bid for an ordinary share as derived from the London Stock Exchange Trading System. Any shares purchased under this authority may either be cancelled or held as treasury shares. The authority shall expire at the earliest of the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting, or on September 30, 2024, whichever is earlier.
J.P. Morgan Securities plc acted as broker to the company.
Shires Income PLC is a United Kingdom-based closed-end investment company. The Company's investment objective is to provide shareholders with a high level of income, together with the potential for growth of both income and capital, from a diversified portfolio substantially invested in United Kingdom equities but also in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities. The Companyâs policy is to invest principally in the ordinary shares of United Kingdom quoted companies, and in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities with above average yields. The Company also invests in preference shares, primarily to enhance the income generation of the Company. The Company invest in various sectors, including financials, energy, health care, utilities, industrials, consumer staples, basic materials, consumer discretionary, real estate, technology and telecommunications. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is abrdn Fund Managers Limited.
Shires Income Plc commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 4,641,590 shares, representing 14.99% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on July 6, 2023.