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HealthStream Announces Share Repurchase Authorization

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HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) has announced a new share repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to $20 million of its outstanding common stock. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by potentially increasing earnings per share (EPS). Repurchases will be conducted in the open market, following specific regulations, and may be influenced by market conditions. The program will terminate on November 29, 2022, or when the allocated funds are fully utilized. The plan does not obligate the company to purchase any specific number of shares.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM), a leading provider of workforce and provider solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for the Company’s common stock, under which the Company may repurchase up to $20 million of outstanding shares of common stock.

Pursuant to this authorization, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, including under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which permits shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws in accordance with specific prearranged terms related to timing, price, and volume (among others), without further direction from the Company. In addition, any repurchases under the authorization will be subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), and other factors. The share repurchase program will terminate on the earlier of November 29, 2022 or when the maximum dollar amount has been expended. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any amount of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About HealthStream

HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the development of healthcare organizations’ greatest asset: their people. Our unified suite of solutions is contracted by healthcare organizations across the U.S. for workforce development, training & learning management, nurse & staff scheduling, clinical education, credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, performance assessment, and managing simulation-based education programs. HealthStream’s corporate office is in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit http://www.healthstream.com or call 800-521-0574.

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements (statements other than solely with respect to historical fact) that involve risks and uncertainties regarding HealthStream. These statements are based upon management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by and data currently available to management. This information has been, or in the future may be, included in reliance on the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including as the result of risks referenced in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on February 26, 2021, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2021, filed on October 28, 2021, and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

Mollie Condra, Ph.D.

HealthStream

(615)-301-3237

mollie.condra@healthstream.com

Source: HealthStream

FAQ

What is the new share repurchase program for HealthStream (HSTM)?

HealthStream has approved a new program to repurchase up to $20 million of its common stock.

When does the HealthStream share repurchase program expire?

The program will terminate on November 29, 2022, or when the $20 million is fully utilized.

How will HealthStream (HSTM) conduct the share buybacks?

The repurchases may occur in the open market based on market conditions and securities law regulations.

What are the expected effects of the buyback on HealthStream's stock price?

The buyback program is designed to potentially increase shareholder value and earnings per share (EPS).

Is HealthStream obligated to buy back a specific number of shares?

No, the program does not require HealthStream to repurchase any specific number of shares.

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