Company Sets-Out Plan for Combination of $10 Million Cash Dividend and Launch of $10 Million Stock Buyback ProgramREDWOOD SHORES, CA, Nov 05, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading provider of enterprise mobility
services, today announced that its board of directors has adopted a
plan of distribution for a second $20 million distribution of capital
to stockholders.
iPass has already executed on its commitment to distribute $20
million of capital to stockholders through a special $0.32 per share
cash dividend that was paid in September 2009; this second $20
million distribution will be comprised of two parts: (i) a special
cash dividend of $10 million or $0.16 per share, and (ii) the
launching of a $10 million stock repurchase program.
The special cash dividend of $10 million or approximately $0.16 per
share will be paid in the fourth quarter of 2009; the record date for
the special cash dividend is December 4, 2009 and the payment date
will be December 18, 2009. The special cash dividend is anticipated
to be a return of capital to stockholders in 2009.
The $10 million stock repurchase program goes into effect on November
15, 2009 and extends through March 31, 2011. Under the terms of the
program, iPass may purchase up to $10 million of its common stock
through open market, block and/or negotiated trades. Additionally,
in the event that the full $10 million has not been used to
repurchase the company's stock by March 31, 2011, the company has
committed to dividend to stockholders any remaining balance by April
15, 2011.
In connection with this plan, iPass also announced today that the
company and Foxhill Capital amended the terms of their agreement to
provide iPass with the ability to structure this $20 million
distribution of capital through a combined cash dividend and stock
buyback program.
iPass had approximately $50 million in cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments at September 30, 2009 and approximately 62.3
million shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2009.
About iPass
iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile
connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers
can create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers,
home offices and branch and retail locations, complete with device
management, security validation and unified billing. iPass offerings
are powered by its leading global virtual network, on-demand
management platform, and award-winning client software. The iPass
global virtual network unifies hundreds of wireless, broadband and
dial-up providers in over 160 countries. Hundreds of Global 2000
companies rely on iPass services, including Ford, Nokia, and Procter
& Gamble. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores,
California, with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
For more information, visit www.ipass.com.
Cautionary Statement
The stock repurchase program described above is subject to certain
conditions being met, such as the ability to return capital as
permitted by law, which if they do not occur may result in no
amounts, or a lesser amount, being returned to stockholders in the
form of a stock repurchase or other form than currently anticipated.
NOTE: iPass(TM) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.
Contacts
Investor Relations
ir@iPass.com
650-232-4317
SOURCE: iPass Inc.
mailto:ir@iPass.com