FAIRFAX, VA / ACCESSWIRE / January 5, 2022 / WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY), the leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Identity Management, Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Digital Billing & Analytics, and IT as a Service (ITaaS), today announced it has purchased approximately 299,500 shares of its common stock (approximately $1.23 million) as of December 31, 2021 as part of its previously announced share repurchase program. The Company also implemented a prearranged share repurchase trading plan, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to execute future repurchases. The Company has approximately $3.77 million available for future purchases under its share repurchase plan.
The Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase trading plan will permit common stock to be repurchased at times that the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase trading plan will be administered by an independent broker and subject to preset price, volume and timing restrictions set forth in the plan.
Repurchases of shares under the Rule 10b5-1 Plan will also comply with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. Any actual repurchases under the Rule 10b5-1 Plan will be disclosed in the periodic reports which the Company files under the Exchange Act. There is no assurance as to the amount, timing or prices of repurchases, all of which will vary based on market conditions and other factors, as well as being subject to the present parameters set forth in the plan.
"We believe our common stock currently presents a compelling value proposition based on our improving fundamentals, strong balance sheet and prospects for growth," said WidePoint CEO Jin Kang. "We entered the new year with significant operating momentum, robust industry tailwinds, and an expanding sales pipeline, which give us confidence that 2022 will be a year of profitable growth and expansion."
About WidePoint
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY) is a leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) solutions, including telecom management, mobile management, identity management, and digital billing and analytics. For more information, visit widepoint.com.
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