Builders FirstSource Announces Additional $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Plan

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) announced a new share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of an additional $1 billion in common shares, augmenting the total repurchase capacity to approximately $1.147 billion. CEO Dave Flitman expressed confidence in the company's strategy and financial strength, emphasizing a commitment to shareholder value. With about $147 million remaining from a prior authorization, the company showcases robust cash generation, intending to execute repurchases based on market conditions and internal assessments.

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• Authorization of an additional $1 billion share repurchase program, boosting total repurchase capacity to approximately $1.147 billion.
• Strong cash generation supports the buyback, reflecting the company’s financial strength.
• Management's confidence in the ability to execute strategic plans enhances shareholder value.

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DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company"), the nation's premier supplier of building materials and services, today announced that the Board has authorized the Company to repurchase an additional $1 billion of its common shares.

Dave Flitman, President and CEO of Builders FirstSource commented, “We believe we have the right strategy for our company and today’s announcement underscores the confidence the management team and our Board of Directors has in our ability to continue to execute it well into the future. This additional authorization brings the combined share repurchase programs to $2 billion, which reflects the strong cash generation and financial strength of our business and further reinforces our commitment to shareholder value creation.”

With approximately $147 million remaining in our previous authorization, this additional authorization provides a total repurchase capacity of approximately $1.147 billion.

The timing and amount of any share repurchases under the share repurchase program will be determined by Builders FirstSource’s management at its discretion based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of Builders FirstSource’s common stock and general market conditions. Share repurchases under the program may be made through a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, in block trades, accelerated share repurchase transactions, trading plans in accordance with Rule 10b-5 or Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, or any combination of such methods. The program does not obligate Builders FirstSource to acquire any particular amount of its common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.

About Builders FirstSource

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 39 states with approximately 550 locations and have a market presence in 47 of the top 50 and 84 of the top 100 MSA’s, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products. For more information about Builders FirstSource, visit the Company’s website at www.bldr.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release and the schedules hereto that are not purely historical facts or that necessarily depend upon future events, including statements about expected market share gains, forecasted financial performance or other statements about anticipations, beliefs, expectations, hopes, synergies, intentions or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. In addition, oral statements made by our directors, officers and employees to the investor and analyst communities, media representatives and others, depending upon their nature, may also constitute forward-looking statements. As with the forward-looking statements included in this release, these forward-looking statements are by nature inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially as a result of many factors. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to Builders FirstSource, Inc. on the date this release was submitted. Builders FirstSource, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the recent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (also known as “COVID-19”) pandemic, the Company’s growth strategies, including gaining market share and its digital strategies, or the Company’s revenues and operating results being highly dependent on, among other things, the homebuilding industry, lumber prices and the economy. Builders FirstSource, Inc. may not succeed in addressing these and other risks. Further information regarding factors that could affect our financial and other results can be found in the risk factors section of Builders FirstSource, Inc.’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by the factors, risks and uncertainties contained therein.

Contact

Michael Neese
SVP, Investor Relations
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
(214) 765-3804                

Source: Builders FirstSource, Inc.

FAQ

What is Builders FirstSource's recent buyback announcement?

Builders FirstSource has authorized an additional $1 billion for share repurchases, raising total capacity to about $1.147 billion.

How much money remains in Builders FirstSource's previous buyback authorization?

Approximately $147 million remains from the previous authorization for share repurchases.

What does the new buyback program signify for Builders FirstSource's shareholders?

The new buyback program indicates strong cash generation and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

What factors will influence Builders FirstSource's share repurchases?

Share repurchases will depend on the company’s capital needs, market price of its common stock, and general market conditions.