Finance

Woodie’s owner announces new £50 million share buyback

The purpose of the buyback is to reduce the share capital of Grafton Group

Grafton Group owns Chadwicks and retail DIY chain Woodie’s

Grafton Group has said it will introduce a third share buyback this year.

The Woodies owners said it has entered into non-discretionary arrangements with Goodbody Stockbrokers (acting as agent) and Numis Securities (acting as principal) to conduct a share buyback programme and to buy back ordinary shares for a maximum aggregate consideration of up to £50 million.

The purpose of the buyback is to reduce the share capital of the company in line with today’s ...