IDEXX Laboratories Announces
Increase in Share Repurchase Program Authorization
WESTBROOK, Maine, February 12, 2020—IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 5.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock under its ongoing share repurchase program. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in the open market (including through Rule 10b5-1 plans) or in negotiated transactions. These shares are in addition to the 1.8 million shares remaining under the share repurchase program as of February 7, 2020, pursuant to previous Board authorizations. The share repurchase program has no specified expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
About IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index and is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for livestock and poultry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX employs more than 9,000 people and offers products to customers in over 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit: www.idexx.com
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “may,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “would,” “will,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “should,” “project,” and similar words and expressions. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide our current expectation or forecasts of future events; are based on current estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions; and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by IDEXX pursuant to United States securities laws contain discussions of some of these risks and uncertainties. IDEXX assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review IDEXX’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov and via IDEXX’s website at www.idexx.com).
Contact
Investor Relations
IDEXX Laboratories
John Ravis
1-207-556-8155
john-ravis@idexx.com