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urban-gro, Inc. Announces Increase to Its Stock Repurchase Program

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urban-gro (Nasdaq: UGRO) announced an increase of $2 million to its stock repurchase program, expanding it to $7 million. This move aims to enhance shareholder value and reflects confidence in the company's financial health. CEO Bradley Nattrass highlighted the repurchase as a chance to buy shares at a discount relative to their intrinsic value. Stock repurchases will depend on various factors including market conditions, and the program may be discontinued at any time if necessary.

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  • Increase of stock repurchase program to $7 million, enhancing shareholder value.
  • CEO expresses confidence in financial strength and free cash flow generation.
  • Opportunity to buy shares at a significant discount to intrinsic value.
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  • No assurance on the number or dollar amount of shares to be repurchased.
  • The program may discontinue at any time, creating uncertainty for investors.

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), a fully integrated architectural, engineering and cultivation systems integration company focused on the indoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) market, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase of $2 million to the Company’s existing stock repurchase program. Under the new authorization, the Company may purchase up to $7 million of shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bradley Nattrass, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to announce the extension of our share repurchase program that allows us to return value to our shareholders. This action underscores our confidence in the strength of our balance sheet, quality of our assets and our ongoing ability to generate free cash flow. At recent market price levels, we believe the repurchase program is an excellent opportunity to buy our common shares at a significant discount to their intrinsic value and presents an attractive investment.”

The timing and amount of stock repurchases under the program, if any, will be at the discretion of management, and will depend on a variety of factors, including price, available cash, general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities. Therefore, there can be no assurance as to the number or aggregate dollar amount of shares, if any, that will be repurchased under the program. The Company may discontinue the program at any time.

About urban-gro, Inc.

urban-gro, Inc.® (Nasdaq: UGRO) is a fully integrated architectural, engineering and cultivation systems integration company for commercial cannabis and food-focused Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) facilities. With experience in hundreds of CEA facilities spanning millions of square feet across the globe, we design, engineer and integrate complex environmental equipment systems into high-performance facilities. urban-gro’s gro-care® Managed Services Platform leverages the company's expertise to reduce downtime, provide continuity, and drive facility optimization. Operating as a crop-agnostic solutions provider in both food and cannabis CEA sectors, our crop-focused end-to-end approach provides a single point of accountability across all aspects of growing operations. Visit urban-gro.com to discover how we help cultivators gro plants and gro profits.

Investor Contacts:
Dan Droller - urban-gro, Inc.
EVP Corporate Development & Investor Relations
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Jeff Sonnek – ICR, Inc.
720.730.8160 
investors@urban-gro.com

Media Contact:
Stan Wagner
Managing Director
Maverick Public Relations
303.618.5080
stan@themaverickpr.com


FAQ

What is the total amount of urban-gro's stock repurchase program?

The total amount of urban-gro's stock repurchase program is now $7 million.

Why did urban-gro increase its stock repurchase program?

urban-gro increased its stock repurchase program to enhance shareholder value and invest in shares at a discount to their intrinsic value.

Who commented on the stock repurchase program at urban-gro?

CEO Bradley Nattrass commented on the stock repurchase program, emphasizing the company's financial strength.

Are there any guarantees on the number of shares to be repurchased by urban-gro?

There is no guarantee on the number or dollar amount of shares to be repurchased under the program.

What factors will influence urban-gro's stock repurchases?

Factors influencing stock repurchases include market conditions, available cash, and other investment opportunities.

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