Adient announces increased share repurchase authorization and adoption of tax benefits preservation plan

The tax plan addresses ownership changes that could limit tax attributes available to offset approximately $3.5 billion of future taxable income.

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Adient (NYSE: ADNT) increased its share repurchase authorization by $400 million and adopted a plan intended to preserve U.S. tax benefits. The increase brings total authorization to $1 billion, with $435 million remaining. Adient has repurchased $565 million under the program launched in November 2022.

The Tax Benefits Preservation Plan targets ownership changes under Section 382 that could limit use of tax attributes potentially available to offset approximately $3.5 billion of future taxable income. Rights generally become exercisable when a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 4.95% or more without prior board approval, subject to the plan's terms and exceptions. Existing holders at that threshold generally may retain their shares but cannot acquire additional shares without becoming an acquiring person. Adient intends to seek shareholder approval at its next annual meeting.

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• Moderate pointRepurchase authorization increased $400 million to $1 billion, leaving $435 million available. 31% of market cap
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Tax preservation plan aims to protect attributes potentially offsetting approximately $3.5 billion of future taxable income.
• Minor pointCompleted repurchases total $565 million under the program launched in November 2022.

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• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Ownership threshold of 4.95% or more generally triggers rights without prior board approval, subject to plan exceptions.
• Minor pointExisting threshold holders generally cannot acquire additional ordinary shares without becoming an acquiring person, subject to exceptions.

News Explained

Adient adopted the plan and directed one right per outstanding ordinary share; rights generally become exercisable if a person or group reaches 4.95% without board approval, allowing registered holders to buy a fraction of a preferred share for $83.50.

Key Figures

Authorization increase: $400M Total authorization: $1 billion Remaining authorization: $435 million +3 more

Authorization increase

$400M

Increase to the share repurchase authorization

Total authorization

$1 billion

Total share repurchase authorization after the increase

Remaining authorization

$435 million

Current amount remaining under the authorization

Prior repurchases

$565 million

Shares repurchased under the program launched in November 2022

Right purchase price

$83.50

Price to purchase a fraction of a participating preferred share, subject to plan terms

Ownership threshold

4.95%

Beneficial ownership level at which rights generally become exercisable without prior board approval

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Aug 05

1 event

1. Aug 05

   Q3 earnings

   24h Move

   -3.0%

   Reported $55 million of year-to-date share repurchases through June 30, 2026.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

net operating loss carryforwards, section 382, beneficial ownership

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net operating loss carryforwards financial

"its valuable net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes"

Net operating loss carryforwards are tax rules that let a company apply past operating losses against future taxable profits, reducing the amount of tax it must pay when it returns to profitability. Think of it like a negative balance in a tax ledger that can be used to lower future tax bills, improving after-tax cash flow and earnings; investors track the size, expiration rules and any limits because they affect valuation and future cash available to the business.

section 382 regulatory

"under Section 382 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code"

Section 382 is a U.S. tax rule that limits how much of a company’s past tax losses and other tax attributes can be used to offset future taxable income after the company experiences an ownership change. For investors, it matters because a takeover or large shift in ownership can sharply reduce the tax value of those losses—think of it as a speed limit on how quickly a new owner can use prior losses to lower future taxes, which affects after‑tax earnings and company valuation.

beneficial ownership regulatory

"acquires beneficial ownership of 4.95% or more of Adient's outstanding ordinary shares"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase to the company's share repurchase authorization and adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan intended to protect the value of Adient's significant U.S. tax attributes for the benefit of all shareholders.

The board authorized a $400M increase in its share repurchase authorization, reflecting confidence in Adient's business outlook, cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation framework. The new authorization increases the company's existing repurchase program launched in November 2022, under which the company has repurchased $565 million of shares. The new authorization brings the total share repurchase authorization to $1 billion with a current remaining authorization of $435 million and provides additional flexibility to continue returning capital to shareholders while maintaining investment in strategic priorities.

In addition, the board adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan designed to reduce the likelihood of an unintended ownership change under Section 382 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code that could limit Adient's ability to utilize its valuable net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes. These tax attributes represent a significant asset that may reduce future cash tax payments and enhance long-term shareholder value. The terms of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan are generally consistent with plans established by other U.S. listed companies to preserve valuable tax assets.

"We are committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on enhancing long-term shareholder value through share repurchases, while continuing to invest in our business and maintain a strong, flexible balance sheet that supports sustainable growth and financial strength," said Jerome Dorlack, Adient's president and chief executive officer. "The increased share repurchase authorization reflects our confidence in the company's future cash generation and provides additional capacity to return capital to shareholders. At the same time, the board's adoption of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan helps safeguard a valuable corporate asset that can support future cash flow and long-term value creation."

Share Repurchase Authorization
The new authorization increases Adient's capacity to repurchase shares and underscores the company's commitment to shareholder returns. Repurchases may be made periodically through open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other methods, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations.

Tax Benefits Preservation Plan
Adient has U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes that may be available to offset approximately $3.5 billion of future taxable income and reduce future cash tax payments. The company believes preserving its ability to use these tax attributes is in the best interests of all shareholders.

The Tax Benefits Preservation Plan is intended to reduce the likelihood that Adient experiences an ownership change under Section 382 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which could limit the company's ability to use these tax attributes. Under the Plan, the board authorized and directed the issuance of one right for each outstanding ordinary share that represents the right for its registered holder to purchase from the company a fraction of a participating preferred share for $83.50, subject to adjustment and the terms of the Plan. The rights generally become exercisable if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 4.95% or more of Adient's outstanding ordinary shares without prior board approval. A person or group that acquires beneficial ownership of 4.95% or more of the outstanding ordinary shares at any time after the Plan is publicly announced generally would be considered an "acquiring person," subject to the terms and exceptions set forth in the Plan. Any person or group that beneficially owns 4.95% or more of the outstanding ordinary shares when the Plan is publicly announced (or beneficially owns 4.95% or more of the outstanding ordinary shares solely as a result of an acquisition by the company of outstanding ordinary shares) may continue to own such shares; however, such person or group could not acquire beneficial ownership of any additional ordinary shares without becoming an "acquiring person," subject to the terms and exceptions set forth in the Plan. The Plan does not prevent the board from considering or approving any proposal that it determines is in the best interests of shareholders, and the board retains the ability to exempt a transaction or waive application of the Plan when appropriate. The company currently intends to seek shareholder approval of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan at its next annual meeting.

Additional information regarding the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan will be included in a Form 8-K and a Registration Statement on Form 8-A to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Adient:
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 27 countries, Adient operates ~190 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.

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How much share repurchase authorization does Adient have remaining?

Adient has $435 million of remaining share repurchase authorization following a $400 million increase. Total authorization is now $1 billion, and the company has repurchased $565 million under the program launched in November 2022.

What does Adient's Tax Benefits Preservation Plan protect?

The plan is intended to protect tax attributes potentially available to offset approximately $3.5 billion of future taxable income. It aims to reduce the likelihood of an ownership change under Section 382 that could limit use of those attributes and their ability to reduce future cash tax payments.

What purchase rights did Adient authorize under its tax preservation plan?

The board authorized and directed issuance of one right for each outstanding ordinary share, allowing its registered holder to purchase a fraction of a participating preferred share for $83.50, subject to adjustment and the plan's terms. The rights generally become exercisable following an unapproved acquisition reaching the ownership threshold.

Can Adient's board exempt transactions from the tax preservation plan?

Adient's board retains the ability to exempt a transaction or waive application of the plan when appropriate. The plan does not prevent the board from considering or approving a proposal it determines is in shareholders' best interests.