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STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM |
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM | NOTE 10 – STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 600 thousand and 1.4 million shares for approximately $37.6 million and $90.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, the Company has a remaining authorization to repurchase 2.6 million additional shares. The timing of and total amount expended for the share repurchases depends upon market conditions. On October 30, 2014, the Company announced a new share repurchase authorization of up to $350 million of common stock. This new authorization replaces previous authorizations. AptarGroup may repurchase shares through the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other programs, subject to market conditions.

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