Abbey announces €47 million share buyback

Building company Abbey has announced plans to buy back nearly 15 per cent of its shares returning some €47 million to shareholders…

Building company Abbey has announced plans to buy back nearly 15 per cent of its shares returning some €47 million to shareholders.

The value of the buyback is based on Abbey's closing price of €8.75 yesterday.

Shareholders will be notified of the details of the proposal which will need to be approved at an extraordinary general meeting.

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