OBOOK Holdings Inc. (OWLS) Announces Commencement of $10 Million Share Repurchase Program
Rhea-AI Summary
OBOOK Holdings (NASDAQ: OWLS) announced on Dec 31, 2025 that it has commenced execution of a previously authorized $10 million share repurchase program for its Class A common stock. Repurchases will occur from time to time subject to market conditions, Board authorization, and applicable laws.
The company said repurchases are expected to follow the safe harbor of Rule 10b-18 and that it may adopt a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to enable pre‑set repurchases and greater execution consistency; timing and plan details will be announced later. The Board may modify, suspend, or terminate the program and the program does not obligate any specific repurchases.
Positive
- Commenced execution of up to $10 million repurchase program
- Repurchases planned under Rule 10b-18 safe harbor
- Company may implement a Rule 10b5-1 plan for predictable execution
Negative
- Program does not obligate the company to repurchase any shares
- Repurchases subject to market conditions and prevailing liquidity
- Board may modify, suspend, or terminate the program at any time
News Market Reaction 16 Alerts
On the day this news was published, OWLS gained 10.05%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 16 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $55M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $604M at that time. Trading volume was above average at 1.7x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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No peer stocks in the provided universe show concurrent momentum, suggesting today's buyback execution news is being assessed largely on a company-specific basis.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29 | Earnings update | Positive | +6.0% | H1 2025 results, infrastructure near completion, stablecoin activation plans. |
| Dec 26 | Call reschedule | Negative | -2.0% | Rescheduled first-half 2025 results announcement and conference call. |
| Dec 24 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -2.6% | Notification of timing for first-half 2025 financial results release. |
| Dec 22 | CEO letter | Positive | +3.6% | Year-end CEO letter detailing compliance-first stablecoin and payments strategy. |
| Dec 22 | CEO letter | Positive | +3.6% | CEO strategy letter on integrations, licensing, and 2026 stablecoin plans. |
Recent news with operational or strategic positives (earnings update, CEO letters, buyback authorization) has generally coincided with positive or modestly positive price reactions.
Over late December 2025, OBOOK issued multiple updates: a CEO year-end letter outlining compliance-focused global expansion, announcements around first-half 2025 results, and unaudited H1 2025 financials highlighting revenue of $3.84M and narrowed net loss of $3.91M. On November 26, 2025, the Board authorized a $10M share repurchase program. The current announcement advances that prior authorization into its execution phase within the same capital allocation framework.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +10.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the favorable optics of executing an authorized $10M share repurchase program when shares trade near a 52-week low and below the 200-day moving average. Past buyback-related news produced only modest moves, so a larger jump could reflect investors reassessing capital allocation and perceived undervaluation. However, historical patterns show sentiment can shift quickly around news clusters, so sustainability would depend on execution and subsequent fundamentals.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) (the “Company” or “OwlTing”), a blockchain technology company operating as the OwlTing Group, today announced that it has formally entered the execution phase of its previously authorized share repurchase program of up to
Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares of its Class A common stock from time to time, subject to market conditions and in accordance with the authorization approved by its Board of Directors.
This repurchase program builds upon the Company’s capital allocation strategy announced on November 26, 2025, and reflects management’s continued focus on optimizing the Company’s capital structure, enhancing long-term shareholder value, and maintaining disciplined financial stewardship.
To ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and maintain the transparency and execution discipline, repurchases are expected to be conducted in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Transactions may occur during legally permitted open trading windows and will take into consideration prevailing market prices, trading volumes, and overall liquidity conditions.
In addition, the Company intends, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements, to implement a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. If adopted, such plan would provide for repurchases to be executed pursuant to pre-established parameters, enhancing the consistency and predictability of the repurchase process while permitting transactions during periods when the Company may otherwise be restricted, in accordance with applicable law. Details regarding the timing and implementation of any such plan will be announced following completion of the relevant procedures.
“Entering the execution phase of our share repurchase program at the close of 2025 reflects our strong conviction in the Company’s fundamentals and long-term strategic direction,” said Darren Wang, Founder and CEO at OwlTing Group. “As our card payment and stablecoin settlement infrastructure continues to advance, we remain focused on balancing robust growth with capital efficiency to create durable long-term value for our shareholders.”
“While maintaining strong operating cash flow to support our global expansion, the decision to proceed with this repurchase program demonstrates our ability to simultaneously invest in future growth and optimize our capital structure,” added Winnie Lin, CFO at OwlTing Group. “Over time, we believe this initiative may enhance the Company’s long-term capital efficiency and shareholder return profile.”
The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares. The Board of Directors retains the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the program at any time, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
About OBOOK Holdings Inc. (OwlTing Group)
OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) is a blockchain technology company operating as the OwlTing Group. The Company was founded and is headquartered in Taiwan, with subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Company operates a diversified ecosystem across payments, hospitality, and e-commerce. In 2025, according to CB Insights’ Stablecoin Market Map, OwlTing was ranked among the top 2 global players in the “Enterprise & B2B” category. The Company’s mission is to use blockchain technology to provide businesses with more reliable and transparent data management, to reinvent global flow of funds for businesses and consumers and to lead the digital transformation of business operations. To this end, the Company introduced OwlPay, a Web2 and Web3 hybrid payment solution, to empower global businesses to operate confidently in the expanding stablecoin economy. For more information, visit https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “aim,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “likely,” “potential,” “project,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations will prove correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from those anticipated and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement filed with and declared effective by the SEC and other filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov.
For investor and media enquiries, please contact:
| OBOOK Holdings Inc. Investor Relations | OBOOK Holdings Inc. Media Relations |
| Henry Fan, Investor Relations Director | Michael Hsu, Public Relations Director |
| ir@owlting.com | pr_office@owlting.com |
FAQ
What did OBOOK Holdings (OWLS) announce on December 31, 2025?
How will OWLS conduct its share repurchases under the program?
Will OWLS use a Rule 10b5-1 plan for the buyback?
Does the $10 million repurchase program obligate OWLS to buy shares?
Can OWLS change or stop the repurchase program?
