Vertex Pharmaceuticals Authorizes $4B Stock Repurchase Program

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

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The Board of Directors of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (the "Company") has authorized an additional program to repurchase up to $4.0 billion of the Company's common stock (the "2025 Repurchase Program"). The 2025 Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and can be discontinued at any time. Under the 2025 Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase stock from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans.


 

In 2023, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of the Company's common stock (the "2023 Repurchase Program"). As of May 16, 2025, the Company had approximately $775 million remaining authorization available under the 2023 Repurchase Program. Between the 2025 Repurchase Program and the 2023 Repurchase Program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $4.775 billion of the Company's common stock.