Analog Devices Increases Share Repurchase Authorization by $8.5 Billion to Approximately $10 Billion

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Analog Devices (ADI) has authorized an additional $8.5 billion for its share repurchase program, increasing the total available to approximately $10 billion. The funding will come from operational cash generation and cash from the recent Maxim Integrated acquisition. CEO Vincent Roche highlighted the company's robust cash flow and strong balance sheet, expressing confidence in returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders while continuing to invest in innovation. Since 2004, ADI has repurchased around $6.7 billion in shares.

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• Authorized an additional $8.5 billion for share repurchase, totaling approximately $10 billion.
• Strong balance sheet with robust cash flow enables 100% return of free cash flow to shareholders.
• Ongoing commitment to invest in disruptive innovation alongside share buybacks.

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• None.

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) today announced that the Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase an additional $8.5 billion of its common stock. This brings the total remaining authorization to approximately $10 billion. ADI expects to fund the repurchases through cash generation from operations as well as cash from the closing of the Maxim Integrated acquisition.

“Today’s announcement to significantly expand our share repurchase program reflects the strength of our balance sheet and our ability to generate robust cash flow,” said Vincent Roche, President and CEO. “The diversity of ADI’s business and our alignment to secular growth drivers give us confidence that we are well-positioned to return 100% of free cash flow to shareholders, while continuing to invest in disruptive innovation.”

ADI commenced its common stock repurchase program in fiscal year 2004, and since then the company has repurchased a total of approximately $6.7 billion of its common stock. Under the program, the company may repurchase outstanding shares of its common stock from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. ADI management will determine the timing and number of shares to be repurchased.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices (Nasdaq: ADI) is a leading global semiconductor company dedicated to solving the toughest engineering challenges. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital with unmatched technologies that sense, measure, power, connect and interpret. Visit http://www.analog.com.

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Contacts for ADI

Investor Contact:

Mr. Michael Lucarelli

781-461-3282

investor.relations@analog.com

Media Contact:

Ms. Brittany Stone

917-935-1456

Brittany.Stone@teneo.com

Source: Analog Devices, Inc.

FAQ

What is the recent share repurchase authorization by Analog Devices (ADI)?

Analog Devices has authorized an additional $8.5 billion for its share repurchase program, increasing the total to approximately $10 billion.

How will Analog Devices fund the new share repurchase program?

The repurchases will be funded through cash generation from operations and cash from the Maxim Integrated acquisition.

What is the historical context of share repurchases by Analog Devices (ADI)?

Since the commencement of its repurchase program in 2004, Analog Devices has repurchased around $6.7 billion of its common stock.

What does CEO Vincent Roche say about the company's financial strength?

Vincent Roche emphasized ADI's strong balance sheet and robust cash flow, expressing confidence in returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders.