RLX Technology Announces US$500 Million Share Repurchase Program
RLX Technology has authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to US$500 million of its shares by December 31, 2023. The purchases will occur on the open market or through negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. This initiative aims to boost shareholder value and reflects the company's confidence in its financial standing, as the repurchases are expected to be funded from existing cash reserves.
- Share repurchase program of up to US$500 million authorized to enhance shareholder value.
- Repurchases funded from existing cash reserves, indicating solid financial health.
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BEIJING, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading branded e-vapor company in China, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US
The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Company's board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company expects to fund the repurchases out of its existing cash balance.
About RLX Technology Inc.
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading branded e-vapor company in China. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology and product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products. RLX Technology Inc. sells its products through an integrated offline distribution and "branded store plus" retail model tailored to China's e-vapor market.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.
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For more information, please contact:
In China:
RLX Technology Inc.
Head of Investor Relations
Sam Tsang
Email: ir@relxtech.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com
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