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Get filing alertsB&W authorizes up to $50M buyback, to redeem all $61.4M of 6.50% 2026 notes at par plus premium
Filed July 13, 2026 · Period ending July 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Company issued notice to redeem all $61.4M of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026 on August 13, 2026 at 100% of par plus make-whole premium and accrued interest; no notes will remain outstanding.
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Repurchases may occur through open-market transactions, private negotiations, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 plans; program requires customary lender approvals under credit facilities.
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CEO characterized the buyback as reflecting Board confidence in the balance sheet and an opportunistic use of financial position when shares represent compelling value.
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Summary
Babcock & Wilcox announced two capital allocation moves on July 13, 2026: a up to $50 million share repurchase authorization and the full redemption of its $61.4 million 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026. The dual announcement signals management's view that the balance sheet can support both debt retirement and opportunistic share repurchases.
The note redemption improves the capital structure by eliminating near-term debt, while the buyback authorization provides a tool to return cash to shareholders when management believes shares are undervalued. The buyback has no fixed expiration and carries no obligation to purchase shares, preserving flexibility to suspend the program based on market conditions or competing capital needs. For shareholders, the note redemption is a straightforward balance sheet improvement; the buyback's impact will depend on execution timing, share price, and the amount ultimately deployed.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Exhibit 99.2
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on August 13, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”), we will redeem all Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Notes (the “Redemption Price”) together with any Make-Whole Amount and accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.
The company will pay 100% of principal plus a make-whole premium and accrued interest through the redemption date. After redemption, interest will cease to accrue and no notes will remain outstanding.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW) (“B&W” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company expects to begin repurchases following the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026.
The Board authorized a share repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to $50 million of its common stock. Repurchases will begin after the Q2 2026 Form 10-Q is filed. The program has no fixed expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
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Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open-market transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to trading plans established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based on market conditions, share price, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares, has no fixed expiration date, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the program may also be subject to customary approvals from the Company's senior lenders under its credit facilities.
The company may repurchase shares through various methods including open-market purchases, private negotiations, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The program is discretionary with no obligation to purchase shares, and repurchases require approval from senior lenders under credit facilities.
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“This authorization reflects the Board's confidence in our balance sheet and the value we are building for shareholders,” said Kenneth Young, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Repurchasing shares when we believe they represent compelling value, alongside our continued investment to support our growth and demand, is an opportunistic use of our financial position.”
The CEO characterized the authorization as reflecting Board confidence in the company's balance sheet and shareholder value. Management views share repurchases as an opportunistic capital allocation tool to be used alongside growth investments when shares represent compelling value.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 13, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock. The Company expects to begin repurchases following the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026.
The program has no fixed expiration and may be suspended at any time. Repurchases are subject to market conditions and customary lender approvals under the company's credit facilities.
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Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open-market transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to trading plans established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, based on market conditions, share price, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares, has no fixed expiration date, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
The buyback program provides flexibility in execution methods, including open-market purchases, private negotiations, block trades, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The company has no obligation to purchase shares and retains full discretion to suspend or discontinue the program based on market conditions and other factors.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock
The Board authorized a new share repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to $50 million of its common stock. This signals management's view that the shares are undervalued and represents a capital allocation decision to return cash to shareholders rather than deploy it elsewhere.
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