Altice shareholders approve EUR 1 bln share buyback plan

News General France 2 JUN 2015
Altice shareholders approve EUR 1 bln share buyback plan
French telecom group Altice's shareholders have approved a EUR 1 billion share buyback programme for the next 3 years. Over 83 percent of the company's share capital was present or represented at the annual general meeting on 1 June where the financial statements for 2014 were approved. 

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