EPAM Enters $300 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase With Morgan Stanley
On March 4, 2026, EPAM Systems entered into a $300 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Morgan Stanley under its $1.0 billion buyback authorization approved in October 2025. EPAM received an initial delivery of 1,703,336 shares, worth $240 million at the March 4 closing price, with the final share count to be set by the average share price over the deal's term, less a discount. The company said it is funding the transaction with cash on hand and borrowings under its existing credit facility, and $452.5 million of authorization remains after the agreement.
Key points
- Payment: $300 million to Morgan Stanley, signed March 4, 2026
- Initial delivery: 1,703,336 shares, or $240 million at the March 4, 2026 closing price, expected by March 5, 2026
- Final settlement expected no later than the second quarter of 2026; final share count depends on the volume-weighted average price, less a discount
- Remaining buyback availability: $452.5 million
The filing
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