The OLB Group Launches Share Buyback; Suspends ATM Program
The suspended equity offering program will no longer sell shares, while the board has authorized discretionary share repurchases.
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Rhea-AI Summary
The OLB Group (OLB) has authorized an initial repurchase of up to one million common shares and suspended its equity offering program.
The at-the-market program suspension is effective immediately, with no shares to be sold under it. Buybacks may occur in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. OLB is focusing on digital-asset and stablecoin payments and plans to announce a new partnership in the near future.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointShare repurchase authorization covers up to one million common shares.
- Moderate pointAt-the-market equity offering program suspended immediately; OLB will not sell shares under it.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Digital-asset and stablecoin payment focus includes a planned partnership announcement in the near future.
Negative
- None.
News Explained
The buyback is an authorization, not a committed purchase: OLB may repurchase up to one million shares but is not obligated to buy any, so a reduction in shares outstanding is not assured.
Details
Market move: OLB +10.15% vs previous close. share buyback program
On Oct 6, the day this news came out, the latest delayed price for OLB is 10.15% above the previous close. Argus tracked a peak move of +79.1% during the session. Our momentum scanner has recorded 81 alerts for this stock so far that day. The latest delayed price is $0.21. Relative volume is exceptionally heavy at 23.3x the average.
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Key Figures
- Authorized share repurchase
- Up to 1,000,000 shares
- Initial Board-authorized program; purchases are discretionary
Key Terms
at-the-market equity offering financial
rule 10b-18 regulatory
stablecoin financial
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB) ("OLB" or the "Company"), a financial technology company providing integrated payment processing and merchant services solutions, today announced two shareholder-focused actions: the suspension of its at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering program and a Board-authorized share repurchase program.
ATM Program Suspended
Effective immediately, OLB has suspended its ATM program and will not sell shares under it. The decision reflects management's view that issuing equity at current prices does not serve shareholders.
Share Repurchase Program
OLB's Board of Directors has authorized the initial repurchase of up to One million shares of the Company's common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and other applicable securities laws. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, available capital, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to purchase any specific number of shares or dollar amount, and repurchases may be made in the Company's discretion. The program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
Strategic Focus: Stablecoin-Enabled Payments
OLB is focusing on digital-asset and stablecoin payment capabilities as a natural extension of its merchant services business. A new partnership will be announced in the near future. OLB expects to provide further updates on this initiative as milestones are achieved.
About The OLB Group, Inc.
The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB) is a FinTech company providing integrated payment processing, merchant services, and commerce solutions to merchants throughout the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.olb.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the share repurchase program, the Company's stablecoin and digital-asset initiatives, and its business outlook. Words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including market conditions, the availability of capital, regulatory developments affecting digital assets and stablecoins, and the Company's ability to maintain its Nasdaq listing. Additional risks are described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
The OLB Group, Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@olb.com
Phone: (212) 278-0900 EXT 333
SOURCE: The OLB Group, Inc.
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