Physicians Formula repurchases common stock, evaluates price per share

AZUSA, Calif. Physicians Formula’s board authorized in September the repurchase up to $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.

The company had approximately 14,096,227 shares of common stock outstanding as of Aug. 8. In connection with the repurchase program, the company also announced that it has adopted a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to facilitate the repurchase of shares of common stock under the repurchase program.

In addition, the beauty company has entered into an amendment to its existing senior credit agreement with Union Bank of California, N.A. to permit borrowings under the revolving credit facility to fund the repurchase program.

“Our board believes that at the current stock price, our stock is undervalued based on many criteria, including the long-term growth prospects for the company, and that the repurchase program is an effective means to increase shareholder value,” stated Ingrid Jackel, chief executive officer of Physicians Formula. “Our board also believes that we are well positioned to increase long-term shareholder value by growing our business through product innovation and differentiation, and by providing strong support for existing and new products through creative promotional activities.”