Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC Makes Market Purchase of Own Shares

Strategic Insights -

As part of its ongoing market purchases authorized at an Annual General Meeting held on July 10, 2024, Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has purchased a total of 60,111 ordinary shares of 2.5p each in its capital at a price of 285.17 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held in treasury. This transaction brings the total number of ordinary shares held in treasury to 110,312,711, and the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 601,665,200, resulting in a total of 491,352,489 voting rights in the company.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has made a market purchase of 60,111 ordinary shares, authorized under the 2024 Annual General Meeting resolution.
  • The purchase price per share was 285.17 pence, and the shares will be held in treasury.
  • The total number of ordinary shares held in treasury is now 110,312,711, and the total number of ordinary shares in issue is 601,665,200.
  • The total number of voting rights in the company is 491,352,489.
  • Shareholders can use 491,352,489 as the denominator to calculate their interest in the company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
  • The company secretary, Frostrow Capital LLP, has notified the market of this transaction.

Statistics:

  • 60,111 ordinary shares purchased by the company at a price of 285.17 pence per share.
  • 110,312,711 ordinary shares held in treasury after this transaction.
  • 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue.
  • 491,352,489 total voting rights in the company.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)"
  • FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules