On February 2, 2023 PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCB) ("PharmaCyte" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company focused on evaluating its signature live-cell encapsulation technology, Cell-in-a-Box for potential development of cellular therapies for cancer, diabetes and malignant ascites, reported that its Board of Directors has authorized a second share repurchase program to repurchase up to $10 million of PharmaCyte’s outstanding common stock (Press release, PharmaCyte Biotech, FEB 2, 2023, View Source [SID1234626734]). This second share repurchase authorization is effective immediately for a two-year period. PharmaCyte expects to fund the program with its available cash. The Company enacted a similar program in June 2022.
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PharmaCyte’s CEO Josh Silverman commented, "Based on our continued and very fortunate cash position, we believe it is essential that we continue to create additional shareholder value wherever and whenever possible. We believe this follow-on stock buyback program is an essential part of these activities and believe that it demonstrates our commitment to our shareholder base. To that end, we also continue to prudently manage our expenses to maintain our strong balance sheet. In the meantime, we continue our evaluation of our current programs while actively exploring the potential for other strategic opportunities."
The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, privately negotiated block transactions, or other means in accordance with applicable securities laws. The timing of the purchase, the number of shares repurchased, and the prices paid for the shares under the program will depend on general business and market conditions, the trading price of PharmaCyte’s common stock and corporate and regulatory limitations. The share repurchase program does not obligate PharmaCyte to acquire a specific dollar amount or number of shares and may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time.