Turtle Beach Extends and Expands Share Repurchase Program

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Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) has announced an expansion of its share repurchase program, now authorizing the purchase of up to $25 million in common shares, up from a previous $15 million. This decision, stemming from high cash flow and debt elimination, aims to enhance shareholder value. The program will run for two years, expiring on April 9, 2023, with timing subject to market conditions. CEO Juergen Stark expressed confidence in the company's growth and profitability, projecting an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $45 million in 2021, which shows a strong margin.

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• Expansion of share repurchase program to $25 million from $15 million, signaling confidence in financial health.
• Projected adjusted EBITDA of approximately $45 million in 2021, indicating strong profitability.
• Elimination of debt, enhancing liquidity and financial stability.

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its Board of Directors has approved an extension and expansion of its share repurchase program. Under the revised program, the Company is authorized to purchase up to $25 million of its common shares at its discretion from time to time in the open market, or in block purchase transactions over the next two years. This is an expansion of the $15 million authorization that was approved in April of 2019.

The amount and timing of specific repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. Turtle Beach intends to fund the share repurchases using cash from operations or short-term borrowings and may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time. The share repurchase program is scheduled to expire April 9, 2023, but may also be expanded, extended, or terminated based on market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

"Our strong position in console gaming headsets, rapid growth in PC accessories, and planned entry into additional new gaming accessory categories give us continued confidence in our ability to grow and generate strong financial results," said Juergen Stark, CEO of Turtle Beach. "The consistently high levels of free cash flow we have generated in recent years allowed us to eliminate our debt and end 2020 with high levels of cash. This, in turn, allows us to continue executing our proven strategy while remaining committed to investing in profitable growth. We look forward to delivering value to our shareholders through continued execution of our strategic growth pillars and effective use of our capital."

Stark continued, "As previously disclosed, we expect to generate adjusted EBITDA of approximately $45 million in 2021, implying a category-leading adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 12%. While our top priority is funding our core business and future growth drivers, including entering new product categories, we believe our stock represents an attractive investment opportunity in the gaming space, and we will take advantage of the opportunity to invest in our company as appropriate."

About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (https://corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world's leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach's ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company's liquidity, the Company's stock price, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,  and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Turtle Beach's share repurchase program?

The purpose of the share repurchase program is to enhance shareholder value and reflect confidence in the company's financial health.

How much is Turtle Beach authorized to repurchase under the new program?

Turtle Beach is authorized to repurchase up to $25 million in common shares under the new program.

When does Turtle Beach's share repurchase program expire?

The share repurchase program is scheduled to expire on April 9, 2023.

What is Turtle Beach's projected adjusted EBITDA for 2021?

Turtle Beach projects an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $45 million for 2021.

What factors might affect Turtle Beach's share repurchase timing?

The timing of share repurchases is subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors.