ePlus Announces Stock Repurchase Program
ePlus has authorized a buyback of up to 500,000 shares of its common stock, effective May 28, 2021. This repurchase plan will last for 12 months, succeeding the previous plan expiring on May 27, 2021. As of March 22, 2021, there were approximately 13.5 million shares outstanding. Shares repurchased will be held as treasury stock for corporate purposes. The decision on timing and volume of shares repurchased will depend on various factors, including stock price. The company is not obligated to execute the buyback and may halt it at any time.
- Authorization of a buyback of up to 500,000 shares can enhance shareholder value.
- Repurchased shares may improve earnings per share (EPS) by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
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ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that its board of directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of ePlus’ outstanding common stock over a 12-month period commencing May 28, 2021. The Company’s current repurchase plan will expire on May 27, 2021. ePlus had approximately 13,503,352 million shares of common stock outstanding as of March 22, 2021.
The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to availability. Any repurchased shares will have the status of treasury shares and may be used, if and when needed, for general corporate purposes. ePlus has no obligation to repurchase shares under the authorization, and the timing, actual number and value of the shares which are repurchased will be at the discretion of management and will depend on a number of factors, including the price of the Company's common stock. The Company may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps customers imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology. With the highest certifications from top technology partners and lifecycle services expertise across key areas including security, cloud, data center, collaboration, networking and emerging technologies, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,400 associates serving a diverse set of customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac. The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. Connect with ePlus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More®.
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