Gorilla Announces Share Buyback of Up To $6 Million as It Deems Shares To Be Undervalued
13 September 2024 - 10:15PM
Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (“Gorilla” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:
GRRR) is thrilled to announce an ambitious and strategic share
buyback program, aimed at addressing what we believe to be a
significant undervaluation of our shares. This initiative comes in
response to the sharp decline in the Company’s market cap from
approximately $650 million to $35 million, in spite of our strong
business performance. The share buyback will help realign Gorilla's
stock price with our assessment of its intrinsic value and support
our long-term strategic objectives.
The Board of Directors has authorised the
repurchase of up to $6 million worth of shares under this buyback
programme, demonstrating our strong conviction in the Company's
intrinsic value. Under this program, Gorilla has entered into
several privately negotiated transactions with existing
shareholders to repurchase over 1.1 million of its ordinary shares,
which transactions are expected to close over the next five
business days. The Company will continue to opportunistically
pursue additional share repurchases so long as this undervaluation
persists. This ensures a comprehensive and strategic consolidation
of shares, reinforcing our commitment to maximizing shareholder
value.
We are also pleased to report that our largest
customers have fulfilled their payment obligations. This has
significantly bolstered our cash reserves, providing a robust
financial foundation to support this strategic buyback program.
Under this program, the Company will continue to
opportunistically pursue additional share repurchases so long as
this undervaluation persists. This ensures a comprehensive and
strategic consolidation of shares, reinforcing our commitment to
maximizing shareholder value.
"This share buyback program reflects our
unwavering belief in the Company's intrinsic value and our
confidence in its future potential. By taking these actions, we
believe that we are not only addressing the current market
undervaluation but also establishing a solid foundation for
sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder value. This initiative
showcases our commitment to leveraging our strong financial
position to drive long-term success and achieve market leadership.
Our financial position continues to strengthen, with cash reserves
growing steadily, and our assets clearly demonstrate our solid
footing. We believe our tangible and intangible assets, including
real estate and intellectual property, highlight the significant
intrinsic value found within Gorilla, underlining our strong market
position and dedication to delivering exceptional shareholder
value," said Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO.
"I have observed a significant decline
in Gorilla's market capitalization, which we have assessed as a
substantial undervaluation of our shares, despite the thriving AI
market. Our key projects are performing. Our share buyback program
is a decisive step to address this undervaluation and support
Gorilla's long-term strategic goals. We believe this move sends a
clear and powerful message to the market," concluded Jay
Chandan.
The Company expects to release unaudited
financial statements for the first half of 2024 on or prior to
September 30, 2024.
About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.
Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a
global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network
Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. We provide
a wide range of solutions, including, Smart City, Network, Video,
Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government
& Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail,
Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using
AI and Deep Learning Technologies.
Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban
operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We
deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in
intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate
recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced
cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven
technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety
and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of
life for residents.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gorilla’s
actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and
projections and consequently, you should not rely on these
forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words
such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,”
“anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,”
“believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and
similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, without
limitation, statements regarding our beliefs about future revenues,
our ability to attract the attention of customers and investors
alike, our expectations to swing to profit in the quarters ahead,
our expectation that share repurchases contemplated pursuant to
executed share repurchase agreements will close in the short term,
Gorilla’s strategic shift to enable it to pursue larger projects
with better revenue visibility, Gorilla’s largest projects and
ability to win additional projects and execute definitive contracts
related thereto, along with those other risks described under the
heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 15, 2024 and
those that are included in any of Gorilla’s future filings with the
SEC. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the
control of Gorilla and are difficult to predict. Should one or more
of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially
from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking
statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon
any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
made. Gorilla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they
were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.
Investor Relations Contact:Dave Gentry RedChip
Companies, Inc. 1-407-644-4256 GRRR@redchip.com
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