Canaan Inc. Announces New US$20 Million Share Repurchase Program Under US$100 Million Board Authorization
The initial program uses part of a US$100 million authorization valid for 12 months beginning November 6, 2026.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) launched an initial share repurchase program of up to US$20 million under a broader board authorization.
The overall US$100 million authorization runs for 12 months beginning November 6, 2026. Repurchases may cover American depositary shares (ADSs) and/or Class A ordinary shares, funded with cash on hand and other available liquidity. Canaan intends to pursue repurchases more actively as additional funds become available while preserving liquidity for operations and committed projects. Management also cited progress on its 1 GW Duval County project under ERCOT's Batch Zero process and an additional 1 GW power project pipeline in Zapata County, Texas.
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Positive
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial repurchase program permits up to US$20 million in share purchases. 14% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Broader board authorization allows additional repurchases within US$100 million over 12 months beginning November 6, 2026.
- Minor pointManagement reported progress on the 1 GW Duval County project under ERCOT's Batch Zero process.
- Minor pointAdditional power project pipeline comprises 1 GW in Zapata County, Texas.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.More active repurchases depend on additional funds becoming available while maintaining liquidity for operations and committed projects.
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Market Reaction – CAN
On Nov 10, the day this news came out, the latest delayed price for CAN is 1.04% below the previous close. Argus tracked a trough of -14.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner has recorded 14 alerts for this stock so far that day. The latest delayed price is $0.20. Relative volume is elevated at 2.7x what this stock usually trades by this time of day.
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Key Figures
- Initial repurchase program
- Up to US$20 million
- New share repurchase program
- Board authorization
- US$100 million
- Overall authorization covering the initial program
- Authorization period
- 12 months
- Beginning November 6, 2026
Previous Buybacks Reports
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Renewed US$30 million program followed an expired plan that repurchased ADSs.
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Announced a US$30 million repurchase program for ADSs and Class A ordinary shares.
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New authorization reflects confidence in the Company's strategic transformation and long-term prospects
Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan, commented, "The recent progress of our 1 GW Duval County project under ERCOT's Batch Zero process, together with our additional 1 GW power project pipeline in
Under the share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase its ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, or any combination thereof. Canaan will execute the repurchase transactions in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and its insider trading policy. The number of ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares repurchased and the timing of repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, price, trading volume, and general market conditions, along with Canaan's working capital requirements and general business conditions. The Company's Board or its management will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize an adjustment of its terms and size as appropriate. The Company plans to fund the repurchases with cash on hand and other available sources of liquidity.
About Canaan Inc.
Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. Canaan has extensive experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, Canaan's founding team shipped to its customers the world's first batch of mining machines incorporating ASIC technology under the brand name Avalon. In 2019, Canaan completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. To learn more about Canaan, please visit https://www.canaan.io/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Canaan Inc.'s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Canaan Inc. may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20-F and 6-K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Canaan Inc.'s beliefs and expectations, such as expectations with regard to revenue or mining hash rate deployment, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, the ability of the Company to execute against its goals, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the bitcoin industry and the price of bitcoin; the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products, especially its bitcoin mining machines; the Company's expectations regarding maintaining and strengthening its relationships with production partners and customers; the Company's investment plans and strategies, fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; competition in its industry; changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, including evolving international trade policies and the implementation of increased tariffs, import restrictions, and retaliatory trade actions; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company and cryptocurrency. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Canaan Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
Canaan Inc.
Xi Zhang
Email: IR@canaan-creative.com
Christensen Advisory
Christian Arnell
Email: canaan@christensencomms.com
Media Contact
BlocksBridge Consulting
Jesse Colzani
Email: canaan@blocksbridge.com
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FAQ
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How much stock can Canaan repurchase under its new program?
Canaan launched an initial program of up to US$20 million under a broader US$100 million board authorization. The overall authorization is valid for 12 months beginning November 6, 2026. The program covers ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares.