SHANGHAI, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Acorn International,
Inc. (NYSE: ATV) ("Acorn" or the "Company"), a leading marketing
and branding company in China,
today announced that the Company adopted a repurchase plan based
upon a form approved by the Company's Board of Directors in
accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as Acorn's
insider trading policy. The Company may repurchase up to
US$2.5million worth of its American
depositary shares ("ADSs") over the next 12 months under the
repurchase plan.
The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time
on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately
negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other
legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and
extent of any purchases will depend upon market conditions, the
trading price of its ADSs and other factors, and are subject to the
restrictions relating to volume, price and timing under applicable
law. The Company's Board of Directors will review the share
repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its
terms and size. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its
existing cash balance.
About Acorn International, Inc.
Acorn International is a leading marketing and branding company
in China, leveraging a twenty-year direct marketing history to
monetize brand IP, content creation and distribution, and product
sales, through digital media in China. For more information
visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This news release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the
meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be
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statements. Such statements are based on current expectations and
current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that
involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors,
all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond
Acorn's control, including the extent and duration of the adverse
impact of COVID-19, which may cause actual results, performance,
actions, or achievements to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and
other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company's
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Contacts:
Contact:
Compass Investor Relations
Ms. Elaine Ketchmere, CFA
Phone: +1-310-528-3031
Email: Eketchmere@compass-ir.com
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SOURCE Acorn International, Inc.