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Edited version of your written advice

Authorisation Number: 1051235998932

Date of advice: 23 June 2017

Ruling

Subject: Off-market share buy-back

This ruling applies for the following periods:

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

Relevant facts and circumstances

Company A is an Australian tax resident.

Company A proposes to undertake an off-market share buy-back.

The buy-back price will be wholly debited to Company A’s share capital account.

Reasons for decision

The Commissioner has issued a private ruling in relation to the off-market share buy-back.


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