STOCK TITAN

Stagwell's (STGW) Board of Directors Authorizes $125 Million Stock Repurchase Program

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
buyback management
Rhea-AI Summary

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has authorized a $125 million stock repurchase program, valid until March 23, 2025. The program allows for shares to be bought back at the company’s discretion through various means, including open market transactions. The Board emphasizes confidence in Stagwell’s financial strength and strategic management. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value, signaling a commitment to the company’s future growth and profitability.

Positive
  • Authorization of a $125 million stock repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
  • Demonstrates the Board's confidence in Stagwell's financial strength and strategic management.
Negative
  • None.

NEW YORK, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") under which it may repurchase up to $125.0 million of shares of its outstanding Class A common stock. The Repurchase Program will expire on March 23, 2025.

Under the Repurchase Program, share repurchases may be made at the Company's discretion from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices (including through trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), in privately negotiated transactions, or through other means. The timing and number of shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including the performance of the Company's stock price, general market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements, the availability of funds, and other relevant considerations, as determined by the Company. The Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company's Board of Directors will review the Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its terms if appropriate.

"This program reinforces the confidence of Stagwell's Board in our financial strength, the transformative results of our combination, and the rigorous strategic management our team has applied to the business," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell.

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing.  Led by entrepreneurs, our 10,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the Company's stock repurchase program and expectations regarding such program and the Company's ability to repurchase shares thereunder. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors that could adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, including those outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

Contact:
Michaela Pewarski
IR@stagwellglobal.com 
646-429-1812

Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. (PRNewsfoto/Stagwell Inc.)

Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stagwells-stgw-board-of-directors-authorizes-125-million-stock-repurchase-program-301509425.html

SOURCE Stagwell Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Stagwell's $125 million stock repurchase program?

The program aims to enhance shareholder value and reflects the Board's confidence in the company's financial strength.

How long will the Stagwell stock repurchase program be active?

The stock repurchase program will expire on March 23, 2025.

How will Stagwell execute the stock repurchase program?

Repurchases may occur through open market transactions and other means, at the company's discretion.

What impact could the stock repurchase program have on STGW's stock price?

The program could potentially increase STGW's stock price by reducing the number of shares outstanding, thereby increasing earnings per share.

Stagwell Inc.

NASDAQ:STGW

STGW Rankings

STGW Latest News

STGW Stock Data

872.31M
107.07M
4.18%
96.03%
3.68%
Advertising Agencies
Services-advertising Agencies
Link
United States of America
NEW YORK