693 Authority for purchase of own shares
Companies Act 2006 (2006 c 46) | Legislation

Authority for purchase of own shares

693  Authority for purchase of own shares

(1)     A limited company may only purchase its own shares—

(a)     by an off-market purchase, [authorised in accordance with section 693A or] in pursuance of a contract approved in advance in accordance with section 694;

(b)     by a market purchase, authorised in accordance with

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