IBEX Limited Announces $20 Million Share Repurchase Program
IBEX (Nasdaq: IBEX) authorized a new $20 million share repurchase program over the next 12 months.
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Rhea-AI Summary
IBEX (Nasdaq: IBEX) authorized a new $20 million share repurchase program over the next 12 months. The company plans to fund buybacks from existing cash and free cash flow and may use open market, block trades, or other lawful methods.
The Board can adjust, suspend, or discontinue the program at any time, and ibex is not obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares. Management describes the program as aligned with its capital allocation strategy while continuing to prioritize investments to grow the business.
Positive
- Board authorizes up to $20 million in share repurchases over 12 months
- Repurchases expected to be funded from existing cash and free cash flow
- Program framed as consistent with capital allocation strategy and growth investments
Negative
- Authorization does not require ibex to repurchase any specific share amount
- Board may adjust, suspend, or discontinue the repurchase program at any time
Details
News Market Reaction – IBEX
On May 13, the day this news came out, IBEX closed 1.87% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 13 session.
Key Figures
- Share repurchase authorization
- $20 million
- Maximum aggregate amount under new 12-month buyback program
- Program duration
- 12 months
- Period during which up to $20 million of stock may be repurchased
Historical Context
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ISO/IEC 42001 certification underscoring responsible AI governance.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
Rule 10b-18 regulatory
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBEX Limited (“ibex”) (Nasdaq: IBEX), a global leader in outsourced business services and AI-powered customer experience solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to
“Our new repurchase program reflects our confidence in the strength of our business, financial position, and growth trajectory,” said Bob Dechant, ibex CEO. “We remain focused on deploying capital thoughtfully and in a manner that drives value for our shareholders.”
The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 requirements.
The Board will review the Share Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. The Company expects to fund the repurchases under this program with its existing cash balance and free cash flow. The repurchase program will be executed consistent with the Company’s capital allocation strategy, which will continue to prioritize aggressive investments to grow the business.
The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common shares, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.
About ibex
ibex is a global leader in outsourced business services and AI-powered customer experience solutions, enabling the world’s best brands to deliver truly differentiated experiences for their customers. Leveraging a global team of more than 36,000 human CX experts – powered by the best AI technology, decades of CX innovation, and deep business insights – ibex engineers seamless, end-to-end customer journeys from AI agents to human agents at scale across retail, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, utilities, technology, logistics, and more. Discover more at ibex.co and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Investor Contact
Tom Colton and Greg Bradbury
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
IBEX@gateway-grp.com
Media Contact
Dan Burris
ibex
Daniel.Burris@ibex.co
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