Liberty Global today announced the authorization to increase the $500 million stock repurchase programme previously announced on January 7, 2008 by an additional $500 million. Under the programme, Liberty Global may acquire from time to time its Series A common stock, Series C common stock, or any combination of Series A and Series C common stock.
The stock repurchase programme may be affected through open market transactions and/or privately negotiated transactions, which may include derivative transactions. The timing of the repurchase of shares pursuant to the programme will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions. The programme may be suspended or discontinued at any time.