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O'Reilly Automotive Inc.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc.
11/12/2012 | Press release
O'Reilly Automotive Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
distributed by noodls on 11/12/2012 19:18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $500 MILLION
SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
Springfield, MO, November 12, 2012 - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a resolution to increase the authorization amount under its share repurchase program by an additional $500 million, raising the aggregate authorization under the program to $3.0 billion.
The additional $500 million authorization is effective for a three-year period, beginning on November 12, 2012. Stock repurchases under the program may be made from time to time, as the Company deems appropriate, solely through open market purchases effected through a broker dealer at prevailing market prices, based on a variety of factors such as price, corporate requirements and overall market conditions. There can be no assurance as to the number of shares the Company will purchase, if any. The share repurchase program may be increased or otherwise modified, renewed, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, without prior notice.
About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies,
equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets.
Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,896 stores in 39 states as of September 30, 2012.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "will" or similar words. In addition, statements
contained within this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, such as statements
discussing among other things, expected growth, store development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, competition, product demand, the market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, governmental regulations, the Company's increased debt levels, credit ratings on the Company's public debt, the Company's ability to hire and retain qualified employees, risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses such as CSK Auto Corporation, weather, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2011, for additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial performance. The Company undertakes
no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For further information contact: Investor & Media Contact
Mark Merz (417) 829-5878
