WidePoint Purchases Approximately 299,500 Shares of its Common Stock and Implements Rule 10b5-1 Repurchase Trading Plan
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY) announced the purchase of approximately 299,500 shares of its common stock for about $1.23 million as part of its share repurchase program. The company has a remaining $3.77 million available for future stock buybacks. This repurchase will be executed through a prearranged trading plan compliant with Rule 10b5-1, allowing transactions even when it may be restricted due to insider trading laws. CEO Jin Kang expressed optimism about the company’s fundamentals and growth prospects for 2022.
- Share repurchase of approximately 299,500 shares valued at $1.23 million enhances shareholder value.
- Remaining $3.77 million available for future stock buybacks signals strong financial health.
- CEO's confidence in improving fundamentals and growth prospects supports investment attractiveness.
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FAIRFAX, VA / ACCESSWIRE / January 5, 2022 / WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY), the leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Identity Management, Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Digital Billing & Analytics, and IT as a Service (ITaaS), today announced it has purchased approximately 299,500 shares of its common stock (approximately
The Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase trading plan will permit common stock to be repurchased at times that the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase trading plan will be administered by an independent broker and subject to preset price, volume and timing restrictions set forth in the plan.
Repurchases of shares under the Rule 10b5-1 Plan will also comply with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. Any actual repurchases under the Rule 10b5-1 Plan will be disclosed in the periodic reports which the Company files under the Exchange Act. There is no assurance as to the amount, timing or prices of repurchases, all of which will vary based on market conditions and other factors, as well as being subject to the present parameters set forth in the plan.
"We believe our common stock currently presents a compelling value proposition based on our improving fundamentals, strong balance sheet and prospects for growth," said WidePoint CEO Jin Kang. "We entered the new year with significant operating momentum, robust industry tailwinds, and an expanding sales pipeline, which give us confidence that 2022 will be a year of profitable growth and expansion."
About WidePoint
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY) is a leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) solutions, including telecom management, mobile management, identity management, and digital billing and analytics. For more information, visit widepoint.com.
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