Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Announces $100 million Increase in Share Buyback Authorization
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has authorized an increase in its share buyback program to $159.6 million, which includes $59.6 million remaining from the previous program expiring on March 26, 2021. The new authorization of $100 million will last until January 13, 2023. Buybacks may occur through various means, depending on market conditions. CEO John Swygert expressed confidence in future growth and shareholder value, emphasizing the company’s strong financial performance and cash flow.
- Increase in share buyback program to $159.6 million.
- Strong financial performance and cash flow enabling buyback.
- Confidence in future growth outlook and shareholder value.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized an increase in its share buyback program up to
The shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions (including blocks), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase programs or other derivative transactions, issuer self-tender offers or any combination of the foregoing. The timing of repurchases and the actual amount purchased will depend on a variety of factors including the market price of the Company’s shares, general market and economic conditions, and other corporate considerations.
Repurchases may be made pursuant to plans intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which could allow the Company to purchase its shares during periods when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. Repurchases are expected to be funded from cash on hand or through the utilization of our revolving credit facility. The increased repurchase authorization does not require the purchase of a specific number of shares.
John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased to be increasing our share buyback program and continuing to increase shareholder value. Our strong financial performance and cash flow, combined with our confidence in our future growth outlook, enabled us to increase this program while leaving us with ample liquidity to continue to execute our long-term strategy.”
About Ollie’s
We are a highly differentiated and fast growing, extreme value retailer of brand name merchandise at drastically reduced prices. We are known for our assortment of merchandise offered as Good Stuff Cheap®. We offer name brand products, Real Brands! Real Bargains!®, in every department, including housewares, food, books and stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty aids and other categories. We currently operate 389 stores in 25 states throughout half of the United States. For more information, visit https://www.ollies.us/home.html.
Investor Contact:
Jean Fontana
ICR
646-277-1214
Jean.Fontana@icrinc.com
Media Contact:
Tom Kuypers
Senior Vice President – Marketing & Advertising
717-657-2300
tkuypers@ollies.us
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