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Ciena authorizes $1 billion share repurchase program through FY2027
CIENA CORP
- Board authorized up to $1.0B in common stock repurchases starting FY2025 through end of FY2027.
- Shares may be bought in open market, privately, or via Rule 10b5-1 plans at management discretion.
- CFO James Moylan cited confidence in business strength, cash generation, and shareholder return priority.
- Program replaces existing three-year repurchase plan; funded by cash on hand or operations.
- Repurchase timing depends on liquidity, cash flow, stock price; program may be modified or suspended.