LFL Announces TSX Approval of Repurchase Program for Common Shares

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Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) received TSX approval for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 3,443,868 common shares, representing 5.0% of its 68,877,370 issued and outstanding shares as at March 11, 2026.

The buyback runs from March 23, 2026 to no later than March 22, 2027, with daily purchases generally limited to 5,036 shares based on a six‑month average daily volume of 20,146 shares. An automatic share purchase plan with National Bank will begin April 1, 2026 to enable purchases during blackout periods.

Positive

• NCIB approval to repurchase 3,443,868 shares (5.0%)
• Automatic Share Purchase Plan effective April 1, 2026
• Specified daily purchase limit of 5,036 shares based on ADV

Negative

• Prior NCIB executed only 14,195 shares through March 11, 2026
• Daily purchase cap may prolong completion of the 5.0% repurchase

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2026) - Leon's Furniture Limited (TSX: LNF) ("Leon's" or the "Company"), today announced that it has received approval for a common share repurchase program on The Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company intends to repurchase for cancellation a maximum of 3,443,868 Common Shares representing 5.0% of the total number of its 68,877,370 issued and outstanding Common Shares as at March 11, 2026. The average daily trading volume for the six months ending February 28, 2026, was 20,146 Common Shares. Therefore, other than block purchase exemptions, daily purchases will be limited to 5,036 common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The bid will commence on March 23, 2026, and terminate on the earliest of the purchase of 3,443,868 Common Shares, the issuer providing a notice of termination, and March 22, 2027.

Purchases will be executed through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or alternative Canadian trading systems at market price under the normal course issuer bid rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Pursuant to a previous notice of intention to conduct a normal course issuer bid, under which Company sought and received approval from the TSX to purchase up to 3,403,405 shares for the period of March 21, 2025, to March 20, 2026, as of March 11, 2026, the Company purchased 14,195 shares through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange and alternative Canadian trading systems.

Leon's today also announced that it will be entering into an automatic share purchase plan ("ASPP") with its broker, National Bank Financial Inc. ("National Bank"), in order to facilitate repurchases of common shares under the NCIB effective April 1, 2026.

Under the ASPP for Leon's, National Bank may purchase common shares at times when Leon's ordinarily would not be active in the market due to insider trading rules and its own internal trading blackout periods. Purchases will be made by National Bank based upon parameters set by Leon's prior to the commencement of any such blackout period and in accordance with the terms of the ASPP.

We believe that the current price of our shares is very attractive and deem it to be a prudent use of our capital.

About Leon's Furniture Limited

Leon's Furniture Limited is the largest retailer of furniture, appliances and electronics in Canada. Our retail banners include: Leon's; The Brick; Brick Outlet; and The Brick Mattress Store. Finally, with The Brick's Midnorthern Appliance banner alongside Leon's Appliance Canada banner, this makes the Company the country's largest commercial retailer of appliances to builders, developers, hotels and property management companies. The Company has 300 retail stores from coast to coast in Canada under various banners. The Company operates six websites: leons.ca, thebrick.com, furniture.ca, midnorthern.com, transglobalservice.com and appliancecanada.com.

For further information, please contact:

Victor Diab Chief Financial Officer Leon's Furniture Limited Tel: (416) 243-4073 lflgroup.ca

Jonathan Ross LodeRock Advisors, Leon's Investor Relations jon.ross@loderockadvisors.com Tel: (416) 283-0178

 

SOURCE: Leon's Furniture Limited

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FAQ

What is Leon's (TSX: LNF) approved repurchase amount and percentage?

Leon's received TSX approval to buy up to 3,443,868 shares, equal to 5.0% of its issued shares. According to the company, this is based on 68,877,370 shares outstanding as at March 11, 2026.

When does Leon's share repurchase program (TSX: LNF) start and end?

The repurchase bid commences on March 23, 2026 and terminates no later than March 22, 2027. According to the company, it also ends earlier if the maximum shares are bought or the issuer provides notice of termination.

How many shares can Leon's (TSX: LNF) buy per day under the NCIB?

Daily purchases are generally limited to 5,036 shares on the TSX, excluding block exemptions. According to the company, that limit derives from a six‑month average daily volume of 20,146 shares to February 28, 2026.

What is the purpose of Leon's automatic share purchase plan with National Bank?

The ASPP allows purchases during blackout periods when Leon's cannot trade directly. According to the company, National Bank will make purchases based on preset parameters to facilitate NCIB execution starting April 1, 2026.

How much of the prior NCIB did Leon's (TSX: LNF) actually repurchase?

Under the prior NCIB, Leon's purchased 14,195 shares through the TSX and alternative Canadian trading systems as of March 11, 2026. According to the company, that reflects activity during the March 21, 2025 to March 20, 2026 period.