Byline Bancorp Announces Approval of New Stock Repurchase Program
Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY) has announced a new stock repurchase program enabling the buyback of up to 1.25 million shares, constituting about 3.2% of its outstanding common stock. This program, effective January 1, 2021, aims to enhance shareholder value amidst economic uncertainties. Previously, 118,486 shares were purchased under the expired program. The decision to pause repurchases in Q1 2021 was influenced by the pandemic's impact. The timing, number, and price of future repurchases will be determined based on market conditions.
- Authorization to repurchase 1.25 million shares enhances shareholder value.
- Repurchase program constitutes about 3.2% of outstanding stock, indicating confidence.
- Previous shares repurchased demonstrate active capital management.
- Economic uncertainty due to the pandemic may hinder immediate repurchase plans.
- No clear timeline for resuming share buybacks, indicating potential opportunity cost.
- Market conditions and external factors could affect share price and repurchase effectiveness.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to 1.25 million shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The shares authorized to be repurchased represent approximately
“Given the economic uncertainty presented by the pandemic, we made the decision to pause our share repurchase activity during the first quarter of this year,” said Alberto J. Paracchini, Byline’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Although at present we have no timeline for resuming share repurchases, this authorization is an important component of our capital planning process. We will continue to monitor the economic environment and market conditions to make prudent decisions regarding capital management.”
Under the new program, shares may, at the discretion of management, be repurchased from time to time in open market purchases as market conditions warrant or in privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, all as effected to the extent permitted by applicable law, including pursuant to the safe harbor provided under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the program, and the program may be discontinued at any time. The actual timing, number and share price of shares purchased under the repurchase program will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s stock, general market and economic conditions and applicable legal requirements.
About Byline Bancorp, Inc.
Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for Byline Bank, a full service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors, and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately
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