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14. Treasury stock | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements |
Treasury stock | The Company authorised a stock buyback program in August 2010 pursuant to which up to 54,546 shares, but not to exceed US$450,000 in value, of the Company’s ordinary share could be purchased in the open market from time to time as market and business conditions warrant. The Company repurchased a total of 6,482 shares of ordinary share during 2010 for considerations of approximately US$49,000. The Company repurchased a total of 16,935 shares of ordinary share during 2011 for considerations of approximately US$94,000. The Company repurchased a total of 8,639 shares of ordinary share during 2012 for considerations of approximately US$33,000. There was no reissuance of treasury stock during each of the three years ended December 31, 2014.

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