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Kodiak Gas Services Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase

1. Kodiak Gas Services repurchased $50 million in common stock. 2. The repurchase was approved by independent directors.

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Why Bullish?

Stock repurchases can indicate confidence in the company's valuation and boost earnings per share, similar to past instances where share buybacks led to price increases for companies in similar positions. Historically, stock buybacks often lead to positive market reactions, suggesting investors may view this move favorably.

How important is it?

The repurchase shows financial strength and a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which typically leads to positive reactions in stock performance and increased investor interest.

Why Short Term?

The immediate repurchase impacts share supply and liquidity, potentially enhancing price stability and investor confidence in the short run, as seen in other companies following similar buybacks that resulted in price spikes soon after the announcement.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS), (“Kodiak” or the “Company”) today announced the repurchase of $50 million of its common stock (the “Repurchase”) from Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P., an affiliate of the funds known as EQT Infrastructure III and EQT Infrastructure IV (the “Selling Stockholder”). The Repurchase was unanimously approved by a special committee of the Company's board of directors comprised solely of independent, disinterested directors.

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