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Note 12 - Stock Repurchase Program
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Treasury Stock [Text Block]

12.   Stock Repurchase Program

 

In September 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $250,000 stock repurchase program, which was exhausted in the third quarter of 2022. In  July 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved another stock repurchase program, which commenced on August 5, 2022, and allowed for the repurchase of up to $500,000 of the Company's common stock over a 24-month period. Additionally, on February 12, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program that allows for the repurchase of up to $500,000 of the Company’s common stock over the next 24 months. The new program replaces the prior share repurchase program, which had approximately $26,297 remaining available for repurchase when the new program was approved. Pursuant to the approved program, the Company may repurchase its common stock from time to time, in amounts and at prices the Company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. The repurchases may be executed using open market purchases, privately negotiated agreements or other transactions. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by management at its discretion and in compliance with the terms of the Company's credit agreements. The repurchases may be funded with cash on hand, available borrowings, or proceeds from potential debt or other capital markets sources. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

 

There were no share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Since the inception of all stock repurchase programs (starting in August 2015), the Company has repurchased 13,937,188 shares of common stock for $1,028,892 (at an average cost per share of $73.82). The Company has periodically reissued shares out of Treasury stock, including for earnout payments.