STMicroelectronics Authorized $1.04B Stock Buyback Program

by Anusuya Lahiri, Benzinga Editor

July 1, 2021 7:51 AM | 1 min read |

STMicroelectronics NV STM launched a share buyback program of up to $1.04 billion over three years.
It represents 3.1% of the issued share capital based on the company’s Wednesday closing price of $36.38.
The company will hold the shares repurchased as treasury stock to meet employee stock obligations and settle its outstanding convertible bond.
As of June 28, 2021, the company held 8 million treasury shares, representing 0.9% of its issued share capital.
It held $3.5 billion in cash and equivalents as of April 3, 2021.
Price action: STM shares traded higher by 0.82% at $36.68 in the premarket session on the last check Thursday.

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