Board of directors authorizes repurchase of up to 20 million shares
SAN JOSE, Calif. – November 2, 2020 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), a premier silicon IP and chip provider making data faster and safer, today announced that its board of directors has approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 20 million shares.
“The company has a long history of strong, sustained cash generation that provides a foundation for long-term growth, both organically and inorganically,” said Luc Seraphin, president and chief executive officer at Rambus. “The board’s decision to support a stock repurchase program underscores our commitment to managing our strong balance sheet for the benefit of our stockholders.”
Stock repurchases under the plan may be made through the open market, established plans or privately negotiated transactions in accordance with all applicable securities laws, rules, and regulations. There is no expiration date applicable to the plan.
This new stock repurchase program replaces the existing program and cancels the 3.6 million shares outstanding as part of the previous authorization.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to Rambus’ announced new stock repurchase program. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by Rambus’ management. Actual results may differ materially. Rambus’ business generally is subject to a number of risks which are described more fully in Rambus’ periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the potential adverse impacts related to, or arising from, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Rambus undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
