Mechelen, Belgium; June 9, 2026, 22:01 CET; regulated information - Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: LKFT) today announcedthe launch of a share repurchase program (the "Program"), under which the Company may repurchase ordinary shares for an aggregate amount of up to €50 Million. Repurchases under the Program may be made no later than December 31, 2026. The Program is entered into with Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC.
Any purchase of ordinary shares done in relation to this announcement will be carried out in the open market under the terms and conditions approved by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of 28 April 2026 and executed adhering to industry best practices.
"As a part of the transaction with Gilead announced in March 2026, we gained the opportunity to repurchase up to $150 Million of shares to the extent we have distributable reserves. We are excited to commence this process with an initial €50 Million program." said Aaron Cox, Chief Financial Officer of Lakefront.
The objective of the Program is to deliver shareholder value. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares.
During the Program, regular updates will be published in accordance with applicable legislation.
Lakefront is entitled to suspend or stop the Program at any time, and any such decision will be disclosed in a company announcement.
About Lakefront Biotherapeutics
Lakefront Biotherapeutics (formerly known as Galapagos) is a biotechnology company built to bring meaningful medicines to patients with serious diseases in therapeutic areas of unmet need. The Company combines world-class deal making expertise with capital to identify, acquire, and advance promising opportunities that have the potential to drive value for patients and shareholders. Applying a modality-agnostic asset selection approach and operational flexibility, Lakefront Biotherapeutics prioritizes oncology and immunology & inflammation programs with clear clinical proof-of-concept in emerging areas. For more information, visit https://www.lakefrontbio.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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- Lakefront Announces Initiation of €50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
