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WHSmith Launches £50m Share Buy-Back Programme

WHSmith is to run another £50m share buy-back scheme this financial year following the success of last year’s programme. The retailer said it will repurchase shares on a flexible basis “in light of current market conditions” and the programme will be managed by a third party.

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