2nd Feb 2007 16:53
Signet Group PLC02 February 2007 Signet Group plc - Transactions in own shares Signet Group plc (the "Company") announces that it has commenced anon-discretionary programme to purchase ordinary shares for cancellation duringits close period which commences on 3 February 2007 and is scheduled to end on18 April 2007. The buy back programme will be managed by an independent third party, whichmakes its trading decisions independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company. Any acquisitions will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and inaccordance with both the Company's general authority to repurchase shares andChapter 12 of the Listing Rules which requires that the maximum price paid belimited to no more than 5 per cent above the average market value for the sharesas derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the fivebusiness days immediately prior to such purchase. The Company confirms that it currently has no unpublished price sensitiveinformation. Enquiries: Walker Boyd +44 207 317 9700 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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