InterDigital Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $300 Million

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has authorized an increase to the outstanding amount of the company’s existing share repurchase program of approximately $235 million to a total of $300 million, effective as of December 1, 2023.

The timing of repurchases and the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased will depend upon prevailing market conditions and other factors. Repurchases will be made using the company’s cash resources. The increase does not obligate the company to make any repurchases, and any repurchase program may be commenced or suspended from time-to-time at the company’s discretion without prior notice. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through 10b5-1 programs, block purchases or otherwise.

About InterDigital ®

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

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