Check Point Software Technologies Announces $2.0 Billion Expansion of Share Repurchase Authorization
July 11 2024 - 9:00AM
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading
provider of cyber security solutions globally, today announced that
its board of directors has authorized a $2.0 billion expansion of
the company’s on-going share repurchase program.
As of June 30, 2024, Check Point had
approximately 111 million ordinary shares outstanding, and since
the beginning of the share repurchase program, Check Point has
repurchased approximately 218 million shares for a total purchase
price of approximately $15 billion. The updated plan extends the
company’s existing repurchase authorization from February 2023,
which is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of
2024.
Under the extended repurchase authorization,
shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market
transactions, in privately negotiated transactions or by other
means in accordance with applicable securities laws and
regulations. The actual timing, number and value of the shares
repurchased will depend on market conditions, share price, trading
volume and other factors. For all or a portion of the authorized
repurchase amount, Check Point may enter into a plan that is
compliant with Rule 10b5-1 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of
1934 that is designed to facilitate such purchases. The repurchase
program does not require Check Point to acquire a specific number
of shares and may be suspended from time to time, amended, or
discontinued. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from
available working capital.
About Check Point Software Technologies
Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a
leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform
provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check
Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber
security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform,
with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat
anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive
platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check
Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to
secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and
Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security
operations and services.
Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking
statements generally relate to future events or our future
financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in
this press release include, but are not limited to, statements
related to our intention to continue to repurchase our shares. Our
expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not
materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject
to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or
events to differ materially from those projected. These risks
include our ability to continue to develop platform capabilities
and solutions; customer acceptance and purchase of our existing
solutions and new solutions; the market for IT security continuing
to develop; competition from other products and services; the
transition of our CEO into the role of Executive Chairman and the
related succession process; and general market, political, economic
and business conditions, including acts of terrorism or war. The
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also
subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more
fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2024. The
forward-looking statements in this press release are based on
information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and
Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, except as required by law.
© 2024 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All Rights
Reserved
INVESTOR CONTACT:Kip E. MeintzerCheck Point
Software Technologies+1.650.628.2040ir@checkpoint.com |
MEDIA CONTACT:Gil MessingCheck Point Software
Technologies+1.650.628.2260press@checkpoint.com |
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