Exhibit 99.1
Blucora Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
DALLAS, TX - December 9, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), a leading provider of technology-enabled, tax focused financial solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $28.3 million of shares under its repurchase program, bringing the total authorized repurchases under the program to $100 million of its shares of common stock.
“The expanded stock repurchase program reflects Blucora’s strong balance sheet and cash flow generation, as well as our commitment to allocating capital to maximize long-term shareholder value,” commented Chris Walters, Blucora’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have attractive investment opportunities in the business to create further profitable growth. But, given the positive outlook and momentum of both our wealth management and tax software businesses, we believe that repurchasing Blucora shares also represents an attractive use of capital. The expanded share repurchase program allows us to return capital to our shareholders while retiring a substantial number of outstanding shares. Given our forecasts and opportunities, we believe buying shares is a terrific investment for the Company and will enhance shareholder value.”
The Company has repurchased 1,305,807 million shares for $28.3 million to date under its share repurchase program.
Under the increased share repurchase program, future purchases may be made from time to time under a variety of methods, including in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Such purchases will be at times and in amounts as the Company deems appropriate, based on factors such as market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations. The Company is not obligated to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock under the repurchase program, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
About Blucora®
Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR) is a provider of data and technology-driven solutions that empower people to improve their financial wellness. Blucora operates in two segments including (i) wealth management, through its Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners brands, with a collective $87 billion in total client assets as of September 30, 2021 and (ii) tax software, through its TaxAct business, a market leader in tax software with approximately 3 million consumer users and approximately 24,500 professional users in 2021. With integrated tax-focused software and wealth management, Blucora is uniquely positioned to assist our customers in achieving better long-term outcomes via holistic, tax-advantaged solutions. For more information on Blucora, visit www.blucora.com.
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Blucora Investor Relations
Dee Littrell (972) 870-6463
IR@Blucora.com
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