Franchise Group Announces Authorization of Common Stock Repurchase Program

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Franchise Group has approved a stock repurchase program allowing up to $500 million in shares to be bought back over the next three years. This decision is rooted in their strong financial performance and increased cash generation, indicating a commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value while adhering to conservative financial policies. The program will facilitate stock repurchases in open markets or private transactions, with management deciding the timing and amount based on various factors. Franchise Group operates over 3,000 locations across its brands.

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• Approval of a $500 million share repurchase program, signaling strong financial health.
• Enhanced long-term shareholder value through opportunistic buybacks.
• Ongoing cash generation capabilities permitting both investments and dividends.

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DELAWARE, Ohio, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (“Franchise Group” or the “Company”) today announced that that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $500 million of its outstanding shares of common stock over the next three years.

“Franchise Group’s strong financial results and growing cash generation have enabled us to routinely invest internally and externally in the business, while also paying healthy cash dividends to our shareholders,” said Brian Kahn, President and CEO of Franchise Group. “As we have grown and our financial flexibility has expanded, we are excited to be able to implement another alternative for enhancing long term shareholder value through opportunistic repurchases of our common stock, while remaining committed to our conservative financial policy.”

The repurchase program authorizes shares to be repurchased from time to time in open market or private transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual timing, number and value of shares, if any, repurchased under the program will be determined by management in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including, among others, the availability of stock, general market and business conditions, the trading price of the stock and applicable legal requirements. Franchise Group has no obligation to repurchase any shares under the authorization, and the repurchase program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time for any reason.

About Franchise Group, Inc.
Franchise Group is an owner and operator of franchised and franchisable businesses that continually looks to grow its portfolio of brands while utilizing its operating and capital allocation philosophy to generate strong cash flow for its shareholders. Franchise Group’s business lines include Pet Supplies Plus, American Freight, The Vitamin Shoppe, Badcock Home Furniture & more, Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Sylvan Learning. On a combined basis, Franchise Group currently operates over 3,000 locations predominantly located in the U.S. that are either Company-run or operated pursuant to franchising and dealer agreements.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results and are not statements of historical fact. Such statements may include statements regarding the Company’s results of operation and financial condition, any statements regarding the stock repurchase program, including whether any repurchases will be made thereunder and the timing and amount thereof, if any capital allocation initiatives, and future financial and operating results. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “view,” “opportunity,” “potential,” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company or its management about future events. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. We refer you to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 25, 2021, and comparable sections of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings, which have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. The actual results or developments anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or its business or operations. Readers are cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update, revise or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Andrew F. Kaminsky
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Franchise Group, Inc.
akaminsky@franchisegrp.com
(914) 939-5161

FAQ

What is Franchise Group's stock repurchase program amount?

Franchise Group has approved a stock repurchase program of up to $500 million.

What is the purpose of Franchise Group's stock buyback?

The buyback aims to enhance long-term shareholder value and reflect the company's strong financial results.

How long will the stock repurchase program last?

The stock repurchase program is set to last for three years.

When was the stock repurchase program announced?

The stock repurchase program was announced on May 18, 2022.

What factors will influence the share repurchase timing and amount?

Factors include stock availability, market conditions, trading price, and legal requirements.