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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000072331-22-000086"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NDSN"
cik: "0000072331"
company_name: "NORDSON CORP"
filed_at: "2022-09-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T15:57:52.453453+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nordson adds $500M to share repurchase program, total authorization ~$660M

## Summary
- Board authorized additional $500M for share repurchases, adding to $160M remaining from prior program.
- Total authorized repurchase availability is approximately $660M; shares may be bought on open market or privately.
- CFO cites confidence in Ascend strategy and consistent cash generation; buybacks funded from operating cash flows.
- Repurchases may be made under Rule 10b5-1 plans; program can be suspended or discontinued anytime.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000072331-22-000086
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NDSN
- cik: 0000072331
- company_name: NORDSON CORP
- filed_at: 2022-09-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72331/000007233122000086/0000072331-22-000086-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72331/000007233122000086/ndsn-20220906.htm

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