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United Bankshares approves new buyback plan for up to 5M shares (~3.6% of outstanding)
UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV
- Board approved 2025 Plan to repurchase up to 5M shares of common stock, replacing the 2022 Plan terminated Nov 20, 2025.
- Under the prior plan, United purchased 1,103,666 shares from Oct 1 to Nov 20, 2025 at weighted avg price of $35.99.
- Repurchases may be made through open market, privately negotiated transactions, or other means, subject to applicable laws.
- Management says plan provides capital management opportunities and repurchased shares may fund benefit programs or acquisitions.