29th Feb 2008 16:26
WH Smith PLC29 February 2008 WH Smith PLC ("WH Smith") Close Period Share Repurchase Programme WH Smith announces today that it has given its brokers an irrevocable,non-discretionary authority, approved by the UKLA, to purchase WH Smith OrdinaryShares ("WH Smith Shares") on its own behalf, for cancellation during its closeperiod between 1 March 2008 and the release of WH Smith's interim results whichwill be announced on 17 April 2008. Any acquisitions will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and inaccordance with both WH Smith's general authority to repurchase WH Smith Sharesand Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules, which required that the maximum price paidbe limited to no more then 105 per cent of the average middle market closingprice of WH Smith Shares for the five dealing days preceding the date ofpurchase. Further enquiries: Sue Barratt Media Relations 020 7851 8850Mark Boyle Investor Relations 020 7851 8820 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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