Almaty. January 6. Kazakhstan Today - From the beginning of realization of the program of repayment of the shares JSC KazMunaiGas Exploration Production (KMG EP) has purchased 270 073 global depository receipts and 16 389 shares, the agency reports citing the message of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). According to the stock exchange, JSC KazMunaiGas Exploration Production (KMG EP) within of the program of the return purchase of the shares, begun on November, 24th, 2008, purchased 5202 global depository receipts at the London Stock Exchange at the average price of $12.7922 for one global depository receipt 1197 shares placed on KASE at the average price of 9389.11 KZT for one share on December, 31st, 2008.