Extreme Networks Announces $200 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
18 February 2025 - 11:05PM
Business Wire
Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leader in AI-powered
automation for networking, today announced that its Board of
Directors has authorized a share repurchase of $200 million of
common stock over a three-year period, commencing July 1, 2025.
Extreme has approximately $50 million remaining from the share
repurchase authorization approved in May 2022, which expires June
30, 2025.
Kevin Rhodes, Extreme’s Executive Vice President and CFO said,
"We have resumed our buyback activity after several quarters of
sequential growth and improvement in cash flow. Given the
confidence we have in our long-term growth prospects, we believe
the best use of free cash flow is to deleverage our balance sheet,
offset dilution from our equity programs, and to opportunistically
return capital to shareholders. This buyback authorization further
extends our ability to maximize shareholder returns beyond fiscal
2025.”
The manner, timing and amount of any future purchases will be
determined by the Company's management based on their evaluation of
market conditions, stock price, Extreme’s ongoing determination
that it is the best use of available cash and other factors. The
repurchase program does not obligate Extreme to acquire any common
stock, may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior
notice and will be subject to regulatory considerations. Purchases
may be made from time to time in the open market or pursuant to a
10b5-1 plan.
Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press
release, including statements regarding the company's cash flow and
its intention to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to
time under the stock repurchase program, are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. There are several important factors that could cause
actual events to differ materially from those suggested or
indicated by such forward-looking statements. These include, among
others, the market price of the company's stock prevailing from
time to time, the nature of other investment opportunities
presented to the company from time to time, the company's cash
flows from operations, general economic conditions, and other
factors discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors," in the company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other
reports filed with the SEC. The company undertakes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, the occurrence of certain events or otherwise. As a
result of these risks and others, actual results could vary
significantly from those anticipated in this press release, and the
company’s financial condition and results of operations could be
materially adversely affected.
About Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is
a leader in AI-driven cloud networking, focused on delivering
simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges
and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. We
push the boundaries of technology, leveraging the powers of
artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Tens of
thousands of customers globally trust our AI-driven cloud
networking solutions and industry-leading support to enable
businesses to drive value, foster innovation, and overcome extreme
challenges. For more information, visit Extreme's website at
www.extremenetworks.com or follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, X,
Facebook, or Instagram.
Extreme Networks and the Extreme Networks logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
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Investor Relations and Press Contacts: Stan Kovler SVP,
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919-595-4196 skovler@extremenetworks.com
Amy Aylward VP, Corporate Marketing Extreme Networks
603-952-5138 PR@extremenetworks.com
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