Baozun Expands Share Repurchase Authorization by US$80 Million and Announces Proposed Share Purchase by Management
Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN) announced an increase to its share repurchase authorization by US$80 million, adding to a previous US$175 million approval. Since May 2021, the company has repurchased approximately 28.4 million Class A shares for about US$168.2 million, leaving approximately US$86.8 million available for future repurchases.
The buyback program will utilize existing cash and may include various purchasing methods over the next 12 months. Additionally, executives intend to purchase up to US$5 million in shares using personal funds.
- Increased share repurchase authorization by US$80 million, boosting confidence in the company's stock value.
- Previous repurchases indicate strong commitment with 28.4 million shares bought for US$168.2 million, highlighting management's belief in long-term growth.
- Executives' personal commitment to buy US$5 million in shares demonstrates confidence in the company's future.
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SHANGHAI, China, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) (“Baozun” or the “Company”), the leading brand e-commerce service partner that helps brands execute their e-commerce strategies in China, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has increased the Company's share repurchase authorization by US
From May 2021 to March 24, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 28.4 million of Class A ordinary shares (including Class A ordinary shares represented by the American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”)) for approximately US
The Company may repurchase its outstanding (i) ADSs, each representing three Class A ordinary shares, and/or (ii) Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months starting from March 25, 2022. The Company’s board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.
The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Company’s board of directors agrees to authorize management of Baozun to implement the share repurchase, including implementing the share repurchase in accordance with plans under the Rule 10b5-1 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
In addition, Mr. Vincent Qiu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baozun, and Mr. Junhua Wu, Co-founder and Director of Baozun, have informed the Company of their intention to use their personal funds to purchase up to US
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About Baozun Inc.
Baozun Inc. is the leader and a pioneer in the brand e-commerce service industry in China. Baozun empowers a broad and diverse range of brands to grow and succeed by leveraging its end-to-end e-commerce service capabilities, omni-channel coverage and technology-driven solutions. Its integrated one-stop solutions address all core aspects of the e-commerce operations covering IT solutions, online store operations, digital marketing, customer services, and warehousing and fulfillment.
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