Wag! (US:PET) Globenewswire·2025-11-28 12:02Core Viewpoint - Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. has announced the acceptance of its notice to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), allowing the company to repurchase up to 3,449,181 common shares, approximately 5% of its outstanding shares [1][2]. Group 1: NCIB Details - The NCIB allows Pet Valu to purchase up to 34,220 common shares on any trading day, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume of 136,880 shares over the past six months [2]. - The repurchase period for the NCIB will commence on December 2, 2025, and will continue until the earliest of December 1, 2026, the date the maximum number of shares is acquired, or the date of termination notice to the TSX [2][3]. - Purchases will be conducted in accordance with TSX rules, at market prices or other permitted prices, through open market transactions or other means allowed by securities regulatory authorities [3]. Group 2: Automatic Share Purchase Plan - Pet Valu has entered into an automatic share purchase plan with a designated broker, allowing the broker to purchase shares during trading blackout periods, subject to price limitations and TSX rules [4]. - The company can instruct the broker for specific purchases and can suspend or terminate the plan, ensuring compliance with insider trading policies [4]. Group 3: Shareholder Value - The NCIB is expected to provide the company with additional flexibility to manage capital and enhance shareholder value [5]. Group 4: Previous NCIB Performance - Under the previous NCIB, which started on December 2, 2024, and ends on December 1, 2025, Pet Valu received approval to purchase up to 3,572,004 common shares and has repurchased 1,503,373 shares at an average price of approximately $26.54 per share [6]. Group 5: Company Overview - Pet Valu is Canada's leading retailer of pet food and supplies, operating over 800 locations and offering more than 10,000 products, including exclusive and award-winning brands [7].