American Eagle Outfitters Inc.’s board has authorized an additional 30 million shares for repurchase through Feb. 3, 2024. This brings the shares available for purchase under the company’s publicly announced share repurchase authorizations, as of July 10, 2019, to approximately 37.4 million shares.
Year-to-date the company has repurchased approximately 4.3 million shares.
“Consistent financial performance has led to strong free cash flow and a substantial cash balance even after making investments in our business to fuel future growth. The increased authorization and continuation of our cash dividend policy underscore our confidence in long-term growth initiatives and AEO’s commitment to delivering shareholder returns,” AEO’s Chairman and CEO Jay Schottenstein said, in a statement.
The timing and amount of any share repurchases and any other capital actions undertaken by the company will depend on a variety of factors, including the market price of the company’s shares, the business plans and financial performance of the company, and general market and economic conditions.
The share repurchase program does not obligate the company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
AEO operates more than 1,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 24 countries.
