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Extreme Networks Announces New $200M Share Repurchase Program

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Extreme Networks has announced a significant increase in its share repurchase program, authorizing $200 million over the next three years beginning July 1, 2022. The company has already repurchased $20 million worth of shares at an average price of $9.74. This buyback, the largest in the company’s history, aims to offset dilution from equity programs and reinforces confidence in the company’s long-term strategy to enhance shareholder value.

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  • Authorized a $200 million share repurchase program, demonstrating confidence in the company's future.
  • Quarter to date, repurchased $20 million worth of shares, positively impacting earnings per share (EPS).
  • New authorization aims to offset dilution from equity incentive programs, maintaining shareholder value.
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Quarter to Date Repurchases of $20 million

MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leader in cloud networking, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase to our share repurchase authorization to $200 million over a three-year period beginning in the company’s upcoming fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022.

The new authorization reflects Extreme’s commitment to a capital allocation policy that offsets dilution from equity incentive programs to maintain a neutral share count.

Quarter to date, the company has repurchased $20 million worth of shares at an average price of $9.74, leaving a remaining $10 million authorization from the prior plan. The new authorization replaces the previous one from February 2020.

Remi Thomas, Extreme CFO said, "This buyback authorization, which is the largest ever in company history, reflects our confidence in Extreme’s ability to execute on our long-term strategy and generate accelerated earnings and cash flow on a go forward basis. It also affords us to opportunistically return capital to shareholders.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release, including statements regarding the company's cash flow and its intention to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under the stock repurchase program, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. There are several important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements. These include, among others, the market price of the company's stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the company from time to time, the company's cash flows from operations, general economic conditions, and other factors discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors," in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of certain events or otherwise. As a result of these risks and others, actual results could vary significantly from those anticipated in this press release, and the company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

About Extreme Networks:

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website at https://www.extremenetworks.com/ or LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Extreme Networks and the Extreme Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Investor Relations and Press Contacts:

Stan Kovler

Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

Extreme Networks

919-595-4196

investor_relations@extremenetworks.com

Amy Aylward

Senior Director, External Communications

Extreme Networks

603-952-5138

PR@extremenetworks.com

Source: Extreme Networks, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new share repurchase program for Extreme Networks (EXTR)?

Extreme Networks has authorized a $200 million share repurchase program to be executed over the next three years, beginning July 1, 2022.

How much did Extreme Networks (EXTR) repurchase in the current quarter?

In the current quarter, Extreme Networks has repurchased $20 million worth of its shares at an average price of $9.74.

What is the impact of the buyback on Extreme Networks (EXTR) shareholders?

The buyback aims to offset dilution from equity incentive programs, which could enhance shareholder value and positively affect earnings per share (EPS).

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