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STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM  
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

NOTE 10 – STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

On October 30, 2014, the Company announced a new share repurchase authorization of up to $350 million of common stock.  This new authorization replaces previous authorizations and has no expiration date.  AptarGroup may repurchase shares through the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other programs, subject to market conditions.

On December 16, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to repurchase approximately $250 million of its Common Stock under an accelerated share repurchase program (the “ASR program”).  The ASR program is part of the Company’s $350 million share repurchase authorization.  On December 17, 2014, the Company paid $250 million to Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) in exchange for approximately 3.1 million shares, estimated to represent approximately 80% of the total number of shares expected to be purchased in the ASR program based on current market prices.  The ultimate number of shares to be repurchased under the ASR program will be based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the term of the ASR program, less a discount.  Final settlement of the ASR program is expected to be completed by the end of September 2015, although the settlement may be accelerated at Wells Fargo’s option.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company did not repurchase any shares.  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 200 thousand shares for approximately $13.0 million.  Shares repurchased are returned to Treasury Stock.