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Safeguard Scientifics authorizes $3M share repurchase, replacing prior $6M plan
SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS INC
- New $3M buyback replaces $6M plan announced May 2021; expects completion by end of 2022.
- Prior plan repurchased 236,159 shares at avg $6.94/share for $1.6M before suspension.
- CEO says current share price does not reflect portfolio fair value; repurchase is prudent.
- Company funded ~$1.4M to Clutch Holdings; YTD deployments $3.4M vs FY estimate $5-9M.
- No material developments in strategic alternatives evaluation with Houlihan Lokey; outcome uncertain.