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EPAM Systems launches $300M accelerated share repurchase with Morgan Stanley
EPAM Systems, Inc.
- Company pays $300M to Morgan Stanley, receives initial delivery of 1,703,336 shares (~$240M based on Mar 4 close).
- Final settlement expected by Q2 2026; shares repurchased based on VWAP less discount.
- After ASR, $452.5M remaining under existing $1.0B repurchase authorization.
- CEO Balazs Fejes states repurchase reflects confidence in long-term outlook and current undervaluation.
- Program funded with cash on hand and borrowings under existing credit facility.