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AEO authorizes 30M share repurchase program through 2029, replacing expiring program
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
- Board approved repurchase of up to 30M shares of common stock through February 3, 2029.
- New authorization replaces existing program expiring February 3, 2024.
- Company repurchased approximately 1M shares in fiscal 2023.
- Follows 25% increase in quarterly cash dividend announced in December 2023.
- CEO cites improved financial performance and healthy balance sheet as rationale.