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WEX Announces Intention to Launch Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

1. WEX plans a modified Dutch auction to buy back up to $750M in common stock. 2. Debt financings planned; signals management confidence and a proactive value strategy.

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Why Bullish?

The repurchase indicates management's belief that the share price is undervalued, a tactic that has historically boosted stock prices, as seen in similar corporate buybacks.

How important is it?

The sizable repurchase, along with the use of debt financing, is material and likely to affect WEX’s share value, warranting close attention from investors.

Why Short Term?

The immediate reduction in outstanding shares typically improves EPS and market perception, yielding near-term price support.

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PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced its current intention to launch a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer to purchase up to $750 million worth of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) at a cash purchase price of not less than $148 per share nor greater than $170 per share (the “Purchase Price”). WEX currently expects to consummate one or more debt financings,.

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