Transaction in Own Shares

RNS Number : 9293X

Paddy Power plc

30 June 2008

 



30 June, 2008

Paddy Power plc - Share Buy Backs

Paddy Power plc ('Paddy Power') announces that it has entered into irrevocable non-discretionary arrangements with Goodbody Stockbrokers to purchase shares during its close period, which runs from 1 July 2008 and ends on 27 August 2008, being the date of publication of Paddy Power's results for the six months ended 30 June 2008.  Any shares repurchased will be held as treasury shares.

Any purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and in accordance with Paddy Power's general authority to repurchase shares and Chapter 9 of the Listing Rules of the Irish Stock Exchange and Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority. Paddy Power confirms that it currently has no unpublished price sensitive information.

Contact:

David Johnston

Company Secretary

[phone]

 

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