SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GenCorp Inc. (NYSE:GY) ("GenCorp") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75 million. Share repurchases may be made by GenCorp from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions.
The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by the Pricing Committee of the Board of Directors at its discretion, and will depend on a number of factors, including the trading price of the stock, compliance with the terms of GenCorp's outstanding indebtedness, general market and business conditions and applicable legal requirements. GenCorp has no obligation to repurchase any shares under this authorization, and the repurchase program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time, for any reason and without notice. The purchases will be funded from existing cash balances.
About GenCorp
GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale and leasing of its excess real estate assets. Additional information about the Company can be obtained by visiting the Company's website at http://www.GenCorp.com.
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