TE Connectivity board approves additional $1.5 billion share repurchase

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TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) announced an increase of $1.5 billion to its share repurchase program, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The repurchases will be executed in compliance with applicable securities laws through open market or private transactions. This decision is subject to market conditions and may be altered as necessary. TE Connectivity, renowned for its connectivity and sensor solutions, continues to prioritize sustainable and productive growth in various industries, ensuring 'Every Connection Counts.'

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• Increase of $1.5 billion in share repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
• Demonstrates company confidence in future performance and financial health.

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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a global leader in connectors and sensors, announced today that its board of directors has authorized an increase in its share repurchase program by an additional $1.5 billion. Any repurchases by the company will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws in the open market or in private transactions. The repurchase program is subject to business and market conditions, and may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time or from time to time without prior notice.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance, financial condition or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, financial condition or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have no intention and are under no obligation to update or alter (and expressly disclaim any such intention or obligation to do so) our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing our future financial condition and operating results, and the impact on our operations resulting from the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19"). Examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the extent, severity and duration of COVID-19 negatively affecting our business operations; business, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, such as conditions affecting demand for products in the automotive and other industries we serve; competition and pricing pressure; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; natural disasters and political, economic and military instability in countries in which we operate; developments in the credit markets; future goodwill impairment; compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations; and the possible effects on us of changes in tax laws, tax treaties and other legislation, including the effects of Swiss tax reform. In addition, the extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Such developments may include the geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the virus, the duration of the outbreak, the impact on our suppliers' and customers' supply chains, the actions that may be taken by various governmental authorities in response to the outbreak in jurisdictions in which we operate, and the possible impact on the global economy and local economies in which we operate. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in TE Connectivity Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 25, 2020 as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports filed by us with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FAQ

What is the new share repurchase amount authorized by TE Connectivity?

TE Connectivity has authorized an increase of $1.5 billion in its share repurchase program.

How will TE Connectivity execute its share buybacks?

Repurchases will be made in compliance with applicable securities laws in the open market or through private transactions.

What factors could affect the timing of TE Connectivity's share repurchases?

The share repurchase program is subject to business and market conditions and may be commenced, suspended, or discontinued without prior notice.

How does the share repurchase program impact TE Connectivity's stock?

The increase in the share repurchase program is generally expected to enhance shareholder value and may positively impact stock price.