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Neustar Launches $250 Million Share Repurchase Program

Neustar is buying back shares through a repurchase program for up to $250 million of its Class A common shares beginning May 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

Neustar  has terminated its current share repurchase program which has remaining $51.7 million. Prior to the termination, the company repurchased $248.3 million of its common stock at an average purchase price of $31.07, plus commissions.

 

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