MYR Group Inc. Announces New $75 Million Share Repurchase Program
MYR Group Inc. (MYRG) announced a new share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to $75 million of its common stock, effective November 8, 2022. This program aims to enhance shareholder value and is funded through cash on hand and borrowings. The previous buyback program, also valued at $75 million, is set to expire on November 7, 2022, having repurchased 398,152 shares for $33.4 million. CEO Rick Swartz stated that this initiative reflects the board's confidence in the company's strategy and potential for growth.
- Authorization of a new share repurchase program worth $75 million, enhancing shareholder value.
- Strong balance sheet enabling future growth opportunities.
- Prior repurchase program demonstrated commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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HENDERSON, Colo., Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. (“MYR Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced today its new share repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”). The Repurchase Program authorizes the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to
Management Comments
Rick Swartz, MYR Group’s President and CEO, said, “We are committed to driving value for all MYR Group shareholders and directing capital to investments that generate strong returns. Today’s announcement reflects the Board’s continued confidence in the Company’s long-term strategy and our belief that our stock represents an attractive long-term investment opportunity.” Mr. Swartz continued, “MYR Group has a strong balance sheet that enables us to capitalize on future growth opportunities while continuing to expand the Company through organic and acquisitive expansion. We will remain disciplined with respect to the allocation of capital, and are confident we are taking strategic steps to grow the Company and create greater shareholder value.”
About MYR Group Inc.
MYR Group is a holding company of leading, specialty electrical contractors providing services throughout the United States and Canada through two business segments: Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I). MYR Group subsidiaries have the experience and expertise to complete electrical installations of any type and size. Their comprehensive T&D services on electric transmission, distribution networks, substation facilities and clean energy projects include design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance and repair services. T&D customers include investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, private developers, government-funded utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, industrial facility owners and other contractors. Through their C&I segment, they provide a broad range of services which include the design, installation, maintenance and repair of commercial and industrial wiring generally for airports, hospitals, data centers, hotels, stadiums, convention centers, clean energy projects, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, water/waste-water treatment facilities, mining facilities, intelligent transportation systems and roadway lighting. C&I customers include general contractors, commercial and industrial facility owners, government agencies and developers. For more information, visit myrgroup.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Various statements in this announcement, including those that express a belief, expectation, or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future production, revenue, income, capital spending, segment improvements and investments. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “possible,” “potential,” “should,” “unlikely,” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. The forward-looking statements in this announcement speak only as of the date of this announcement. We disclaim any obligation to update these statements (unless required by securities laws), and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements in this announcement should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect MYR Group's business, particularly those mentioned in the risk factors and cautionary statements in Item 1A. of MYR Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in any risk factors or cautionary statements contained in MYR Group's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K.
MYR Group Inc. Contact:
Betty R. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, 847-290-1891, investorinfo@myrgroup.com
Investor Contact:
David Gutierrez, Dresner Corporate Services, 312-780-7204, dgutierrez@dresnerco.com
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