TTM Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Approves $100 million Share Repurchase Program

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TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) has announced a share repurchase program with an authorization of up to $100 million to buy back its outstanding common stock until February 3, 2023. President and CEO Tom Edman emphasized that this decision is a prudent use of capital, reflecting TTM's strategic and operational advancements and strong balance sheet. The repurchase will be executed based on management's discretion regarding liquidity and market conditions.

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• Authorization of a $100 million share repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
• Strategic use of capital reflects TTM's operational progress and strong balance sheet.

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SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing the Company to repurchase its outstanding common stock with an aggregate market value of up to $100 million from time to time through February 3, 2023.

“Given the company’s strategic and operational progress over the past few years and our strong balance sheet, we believe repurchasing shares is a prudent use of capital,” said Tom Edman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “While strategic acquisitions remain a primary use of our strong free cash flow, this authorization provides us with added flexibility to enhance shareholder value.”

The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by the Company’s management based on various factors, such as available liquidity, cash flows and general market conditions. The repurchase program may be executed through various methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at the Company’s discretion without prior notice.

About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs and backplane assemblies as well as a global designer and manufacturer of high-frequency radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and assemblies. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTM's current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTM's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of COVID-19, general market and economic conditions, including interest rates, currency exchange rates and consumer spending, demand for TTM's products, market pressures on prices of TTM's products, warranty claims, changes in product mix, contemplated significant capital expenditures and related financing requirements, TTM's dependence upon a small number of customers and other factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's public reports filed with the SEC.

Contact:
Sameer Desai,
Senior Director, Corporate
Development & Investor Relations
sameer.desai@ttmtech.com
714-327-3050 

FAQ

What is the purpose of TTM Technologies' $100 million share repurchase program?

The program aims to enhance shareholder value while reflecting the company's strong operational progress and balance sheet.

When does TTM Technologies plan to execute its share repurchase program?

The repurchase program is authorized to run through February 3, 2023.

How will TTM Technologies determine the share repurchase timing and amount?

Management will consider factors like liquidity, cash flows, and general market conditions.