CHANGSHU, China, November 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Sutor Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq: SUTR) (the "Company" or "Sutor"), a leading China-based non-state owned manufacturer and distributor of high-end fine finished steel products and welded steel pipes used by a variety of downstream applications, today provided an update on its previously announced $5 million share repurchase program.
As of November 25, 2011, the Company has repurchased 409,922 shares of common stock at an average price of $1.16 per share for a total share repurchase to date of approximately $0.48 million. The Company expects to continue to repurchase shares according to the share repurchase program.
"The repurchase of shares reflects our confidence in the long-term prospects of Sutor. We believe that the Company is financially strong and has good liquidity. While undertaking a major capacity expansion project which is expected to commence operations next year, we also maintain an on-going stock repurchase program to demonstrate our commitment to our shareholders," said Ms. Lifang Chen, CEO and Chairwoman of Sutor.
About Sutor Technology Group Limited
Sutor (Nasdaq: SUTR) is a leading China-based non-state owned manufacturer and distributor of high end fine finished steel products and welded steel pipes used by a variety of downstream applications. The Company utilizes a variety of in-house developed processes and technologies to convert steel manufactured by third parties into fine finished steel products, including hot-dip galvanized steel, pre-painted galvanized steel, acid-pickled steel, cold-rolled steel and welded steel pipe products. These products are used for household appliances, solar waters heaters, automobiles, IT, construction, etc. To learn more about the Company, please visit http://www.sutorcn.com/en/index.php.
Forward-Looking Statements
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For more information, please contact:
Mr. Jason Wang, Director of IR
Sutor Technology Group Limited
Tel: +86-512-5268-0988
Email: investor_relations@sutorcn.com
