Wix Announces Board Authorization of $300 Million Share Repurchase Program
Wix (Nasdaq: WIX) has authorized a $300 million share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value and counter dilution from stock-based compensation. This follows a previous $200 million buyback initiative. CFO Lior Shemesh emphasized confidence in generating free cash flow and maintaining a healthy balance sheet, viewing the current stock price as attractive for repurchase. The program will employ various repurchase methods and may be adjusted based on market conditions. Wix aims to fund these repurchases using available cash and future operational cash flow.
- Authorization of a $300 million share repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
- Previous $200 million repurchase program indicates ongoing commitment to reducing share count.
- Strong focus on generating free cash flow supports capital return strategies.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix (Nasdaq: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program, under which the company may repurchase up to
This repurchase program, as well as last year's
"We remain confident in our ability to generate free cash flow as laid out in our three-year plan, enabling us to continue to invest in our strategic initiatives while also returning capital to shareholders. We have built a healthy balance sheet and believe that our current stock price represents an attractive valuation for a repurchase," said Lior Shemesh, Wix CFO. "This new program further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to managing dilution as part of our capital allocation priorities and increasing shareholder value."
Repurchases under the program may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, all in accordance with U.S. securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The company may also, from time to time, enter into plans that are compliant with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The timing and total amount of stock repurchases will depend upon business, economic and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements (including Israeli court re-approval as needed), prevailing stock prices and other considerations. This program does not obligate the company to acquire any particular amount of ordinary shares and the program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at the company's discretion. The company expects to fund repurchases with cash on hand and future cash generated from its operations.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to have full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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