31st Mar 2005 14:30
BP PLC31 March 2005 31st March 2005 BP plc-------------------------- BP close period share repurchase programme---------------------- BP plc announces that it has commenced an irrevocable, non-discretionaryprogramme to purchase shares on its own behalf, for putting into treasury,during its close period which commences on 1st April 2005 and ends on 25th April2005. Any acquisitions will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and inaccordance with both BP's general authority to repurchase shares and Chapter 15of the Listing Rules which requires that the maximum price paid be limited to nomore than 105 per cent of the average middle market closing price of BP sharesfor the 5 dealing days preceding the date of purchase. The company confirms thatit currently has no unpublished price sensitive information. Further enquiries: BP Press Office: +44 (0)20 7496 4076 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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