ALAMO GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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Alamo Group (NYSE: ALG) has announced a new share repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors for up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock. The program is part of the company's disciplined capital allocation strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder value. CEO Jeff Leonard emphasized that this decision reflects confidence in the business's future and is supported by a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow expectations. The timing and extent of share repurchases will be determined by market conditions and corporate considerations.

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• Board approval of $50 million share repurchase program
• Strong balance sheet position indicated
• Positive cash flow generation expected

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SEGUIN, Texas, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase in the aggregate up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock.

Jeff Leonard, Alamo Group's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated "This share repurchase program is part of a disciplined capital allocation strategy that demonstrates our commitment to enhancing shareholder value.  Today's announcement affirms our confidence in the future of our business and is based on the strength of our balance sheet and our expectations of future cash flow generation."

The extent to which the Company may repurchase shares, and the timing of any such purchases, will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations as determined by the Company's Board and management.

About Alamo Group

Alamo Group is a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high-quality equipment for vegetation management, infrastructure maintenance and other applications. Our products include truck and tractor mounted mowing and other vegetation maintenance equipment, street sweepers, snow removal equipment, excavators, vacuum trucks, other industrial equipment, agricultural implements, forestry equipment and related after-market parts and services. The Company, founded in 1969, has approximately 4,000 employees and operates 28 plants in North America, Europe, Australia, and Brazil as of September 30, 2024.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: adverse economic conditions which could lead to a reduction in overall market demand, supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, unanticipated acquisition results, increasing costs due to inflation, disease outbreaks, geopolitical risks, including effects of the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, competition, weather, seasonality, currency-related issues, and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

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SOURCE Alamo Group Inc.

FAQ

How much is Alamo Group's (ALG) new share repurchase program worth?

Alamo Group's new share repurchase program is authorized for up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock.

When did Alamo Group (ALG) announce its share repurchase program?

Alamo Group announced its share repurchase program on October 31, 2024.

What factors will determine the timing of ALG's share repurchases?

The timing and extent of share repurchases will be determined by market conditions and other corporate considerations as determined by Alamo Group's Board and management.

Why is Alamo Group (ALG) implementing a share repurchase program?

Alamo Group is implementing the share repurchase program as part of a disciplined capital allocation strategy to enhance shareholder value, backed by their strong balance sheet and expected future cash flow generation.