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accession: "0001262039-25-000033"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FTNT"
cik: "0001262039"
company_name: "Fortinet, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-08-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T10:31:09.618485+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Fortinet increases share repurchase authorization by $1B to $9.25B, extends to 2027

## Summary
- Board authorized $1B increase to share repurchase program, total authorized now $9.25B.
- Program extended to February 28, 2027; as of Aug 21, 2025, $1.23B remained available.
- Repurchases may be through open market or private transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Company not obligated to repurchase any specific amount; program may be suspended at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001262039-25-000033
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FTNT
- cik: 0001262039
- company_name: Fortinet, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-08-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262039/000126203925000033/0001262039-25-000033-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262039/000126203925000033/ftnt-20250821.htm

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