The Bancorp, Inc. Announces New Stock Repurchase Program
The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) announced a new stock repurchase program, authorizing up to $10 million in share buybacks per fiscal quarter in 2021, totaling a maximum of $40 million by December 31, 2021. Repurchases will occur through various methods, including open market and negotiated transactions, in compliance with federal securities laws. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on market conditions. Details will be reported in periodic filings with the SEC.
- Authorized up to $40 million in stock buybacks, enhancing shareholder value.
- Potentially supports EPS growth through reduced outstanding shares.
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WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bancorp, Inc. (“The Bancorp”) (NASDAQ: TBBK), a financial holding company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a new stock repurchase program to repurchase up to
Under the stock repurchase program, The Bancorp intends to repurchase shares through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The board of directors also authorized The Bancorp to enter into written trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.
The Bancorp cannot predict when or if it will repurchase any shares of common stock and the timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. Information regarding stock repurchases will be available in The Bancorp’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.
About The Bancorp, Inc.
The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) is dedicated to serving the unique needs of non-bank financial service companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to those on the Fortune 500. The Company’s subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), has been repeatedly recognized in the payments industry as the Top Issuer of Prepaid Cards (US), a top merchant sponsor bank and a top ACH originator. Specialized lending distinctions include National Preferred SBA Lender, a leading provider of securities-backed lines of credit, and one of the few bank-owned commercial vehicle leasing groups in the nation. For more information please visit www.thebancorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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