PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ: NTUS) (the “Company” or “Natus”), a leading provider of medical device solutions focused on the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous and sensory system disorders for patients of all ages, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company's common stock.
“Natus has experienced significant cash flows in 2019 and we expect this to continue looking ahead to 2020. We have paid down a total of $50 million of debt this year strengthening our balance sheet. In recognition of the growth in cash generation, our Board approved the repurchase program to enhance shareholder value and offset dilution from our equity compensation programs,” said Jonathan Kennedy, Natus’ President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Company intends to use cash on hand, cash generated from operations, and our existing credit facilities to fund the share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $63 million and availability under an existing line of credit of $155 million. The expiration date of the program is set for December 12, 2021. All share repurchases under the share repurchase program will be retired.
The timing and amount of repurchases will be subject to applicable legal requirements including federal and state securities laws. Purchases will be made in open market transactions effected through a broker-dealer at prevailing market prices, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. Shares may also be purchased pursuant to a trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws.
About Natus Medical Incorporated
Natus is a leading provider of medical device solutions focused on the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous and sensory system disorders for patients of all ages.
Additional information about Natus Medical can be found at www.natus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Natus Medical Incorporated
B. Drew Davies
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(925) 223-6700
InvestorRelations@Natus.com