Popular Announces Entry into $350 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

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Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) has initiated an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement to buy back $350 million of its common stock. The initial payment of $350 million will result in the delivery of 3,785,831 shares. This action, part of the company's capital strategy for 2021, will see approximately $280 million recognized in treasury stock and $70 million as a reduction in capital surplus. The ASR's final settlement is anticipated by Q3 2021, contingent on the stock's average price during the agreement period.

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• Repurchase of $350 million in common stock enhancing shareholder value.
• Initial delivery of 3,785,831 shares expected to boost EPS.

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Popular, Inc. (“Popular” or the “Corporation”) (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) to repurchase an aggregate of $350 million of Popular’s common stock. Popular previously disclosed in a press release on April 12, 2021 its plan to repurchase up to $350 million of its common stock as part of its planned capital actions for 2021.

Under the terms of the ASR Agreement, on May 4, 2021 the Corporation will make an initial payment of $350 million and receive an initial delivery of 3,785,831 shares of Popular’s Common Stock (the “Initial Shares”).

The transaction will be accounted for as a treasury stock transaction. Furthermore, as a result of the receipt of the Initial Shares, the Corporation will recognize in shareholders’ equity approximately $280 million in treasury stock and $70 million as a reduction of capital surplus. Upon the final settlement of the ASR Agreement, the Corporation expects to further adjust its treasury stock and capital surplus accounts to reflect the final delivery or receipt of cash or shares, which will depend on the volume-weighted average price of the Corporation’s common stock during the term of the ASR Agreement, less a discount. The final settlement of the ASR Agreement is expected to occur no later than the third quarter of 2021.

About Popular, Inc.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, by both assets and deposits, and ranks among the top 50 U.S. bank holding companies by assets. Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Popular’s principal subsidiary, provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Popular also offers in Puerto Rico auto and equipment leasing and financing, investment banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the mainland United States, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its New York-chartered banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation those about Popular’s business, financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives and future performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on management’s current expectations and, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions. Potential factors, some of which are beyond the Corporation’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and our reaction to those factors, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, delinquency trends, market risk and the impact of interest rate changes, capital market conditions, capital adequacy and liquidity, the effect of legal and regulatory proceedings (including as a result of any participation in and execution of government programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic), new accounting standards on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic (including the appearance of new strains of the virus), actions taken by governmental authorities in response thereto, and the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on the Corporation, our clients, service providers and third parties. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature, are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar expressions, and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may” or similar expressions, are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of the stock repurchase by Popular, Inc. (BPOP)?

Popular, Inc. has announced a total stock repurchase of $350 million.

When is the final settlement date for the ASR agreement for BPOP?

The final settlement of the ASR agreement is expected no later than the third quarter of 2021.

How many shares will be repurchased in the ASR agreement for BPOP?

The ASR agreement will result in the initial delivery of 3,785,831 shares of BPOP common stock.

What impact does the share repurchase have on shareholder equity for BPOP?

The share repurchase will recognize approximately $280 million in treasury stock and $70 million as a reduction of capital surplus in shareholder equity.

What was Popular's prior announcement regarding share repurchases?

Popular previously disclosed a plan to repurchase up to $350 million of its common stock as part of its capital actions for 2021.