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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-098803"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BFAM"
cik: "0001437578"
company_name: "BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC."
filed_at: "2026-03-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T17:36:11.303956+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bright Horizons authorizes new $600M share repurchase program, replacing prior $500M plan

## Summary
- Board authorized up to $600M (excl. fees) of common stock repurchases, effective March 9, 2026.
- New program replaces prior $500M authorization from June 2025, of which ~$127.6M remained.
- Shares may be repurchased in open market, private transactions, or under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Repurchased shares will be retired; program has no expiration and may be suspended anytime.
- Management discretion on timing and amount based on market conditions and legal requirements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-098803
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BFAM
- cik: 0001437578
- company_name: BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-03-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437578/000119312526098803/0001193125-26-098803-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437578/000119312526098803/d30964d8k.htm

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