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GigaCloud announces $111M share repurchase program; appoints former Ashley Furniture president to board
GigaCloud Technology Inc
- Director Lorri Kelley resigned effective Aug 16, replaced by Kerry Lebensburger (former Ashley Furniture President) on Aug 17.
- Board authorized new $111M share repurchase program over three years, effective Aug 17, terminating prior program.
- Since IPO in 2022, company returned ~$71M via buybacks; stock up 163% from IPO price as of Aug 15, 2025.
- Lebensburger, a furniture industry veteran with 50+ years, will chair Nominating & Corp Gov Committee and serve on Audit and Compensation.
- Company has zero debt and positive operating cash flows, funding buybacks from existing cash balance.
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