27th Nov 2014 17:58
The following replaces the 'Share Buyback Programme' announcement released on 27 November 2014 at 17.22 under RNS No 2401Y.
As previously released the announcement did not include the relevant figures in the table.
The full amended text is shown below.
Share Buyback Programme
Transaction in Own Shares
27 November 2014
Premier Oil plc (the "Company") announces that it has purchased the following number of ordinary shares of 12.5 pence each:
Date of purchase | 27 November 2014 |
Number of ordinary shares purchased | 75,000 |
Highest price paid per share (pence) | 231.8 |
Lowest price paid per share (pence) | 215.2 |
Total voting rights in the Company following purchase and cancellation | 511,044,288 |
The purchased shares will be cancelled. The total number of voting rights in Premier Oil plc, detailed above, may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6 and Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1A.
Further enquiries:
Investor Relations:Elizabeth Brooks Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 1111
Company Secretariat:Rachel Benjamin Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 1111
Related Shares:
PMO.L