On 18 August 2016, Vestas initiated a share buy-back programme, ref. Company announcement No. 26/2016.

(WK-intern) – The programme is implemented in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) (the „Safe Harbour“ rules).

The purpose of the programme is to adjust Vestas‘ capital structure and to meet the obligations arising from share based incentive programmes to employees of Vestas.

Under the programme Vestas will buy back shares for an amount up to DKK 2,984 million (approximately EUR 400 million) in the period from 18 August 2016 to 30 December 2016.

The following transactions have been made under the programme during the period 13-19 December 2016:
Number of shares Weighted average purchase price, DKK Transaction value,
DKK
13 December 2016 97,371 406.30 39,562,090
14 December 2016 52,500 409.28 21,487,305
15 December 2016 40,000 423.68 16,947,344
16 December 2016 78,000 428.77 33,443,982
19 December 2016 95,000 428.28 40,686,676
Accumulated under the programme 5,732,883 496.27 2,845,061,756

Details of all the transactions relating to the share buy-back programme during the period are presented in the attached appendix.

PR: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Attachments:
161220_CA_UK_47
161220_CA_47_Appendix

Vestas V126-3.45 MW turbines / Pressebild