Patrick Industries, Inc. Announces Increased Share Repurchase Authorization
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) announced a new $100 million share repurchase program, increasing its previous authorization. The company repurchased 612,325 shares in 2021 at an average price of $79.93, totaling $48.9 million. In 2022, they have already repurchased 166,236 shares at an average price of $69.77, costing $11.6 million. CEO Andy Nemeth stated that this move supports their strategy to enhance shareholder value and reflects strong earnings and free cash flow generation.
- Increased share repurchase authorization to $100 million enhances shareholder value.
- Strong earnings growth and free cash flow enable ongoing capital return.
- Previous share buybacks indicate commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) (the "Company") announced that on January 26, 2022, its Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized an increase in the amount of the Company's common stock that may be acquired over the next 24 months under the current stock repurchase program to
"With our ongoing focus on a balanced and disciplined capital allocation strategy, we believe that this new share repurchase authorization will position us to continue to drive shareholder value," said Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer. "Our strong earnings growth and free cash flow generation support the pillars of our value creation strategy and provide the flexibility to return capital to our shareholders both through the continuation of our share repurchase activities as well as through our existing dividend policy."
About Patrick Industries, Inc.
Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider for the RV, marine, manufactured housing and various industrial markets – including single and multi-family housing, hospitality, institutional and commercial markets. Founded in 1959, Patrick is based in Elkhart, Indiana, with over 11,000 employees across the United States.
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