Veritex Holdings, Inc. Announces Extension to its Stock Buyback Program
The Board of Directors of Veritex Holdings has extended its stock buyback program, now allowing repurchases of up to $175 million of common stock until December 31, 2021. As of March 18, 2021, the company had already repurchased approximately $156.1 million or 6,299,972 shares. This buyback aims to enhance shareholder value and provides flexibility for future purchases depending on market conditions.
- Authorization of up to $175 million stock buyback, showing confidence in the company's value.
- Extension of buyback program deadline to December 31, 2021, offering more time for share repurchases.
- Significant prior repurchases of $156.1 million demonstrate effective capital allocation and commitment to shareholders.
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DALLAS, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (the "Company") authorized an extension of its stock buyback program (the "Stock Buyback Program") pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its outstanding common stock. The Stock Buyback Program authorizes the Company to purchase up to
About Veritex Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Veritex is a bank holding company that conducts banking activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, with locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and in the Houston metropolitan area. Veritex Community Bank is a Texas state chartered bank regulated by the Texas Department of Banking and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. For more information, visit www.veritexbank.com.
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