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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2024
Blackbaud, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 000-50600 | 11-2617163 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer ID Number) |
65 Fairchild Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29492
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (843) 216-6200
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on which Registered |
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | BLKB | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | N/A | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of Blackbaud, Inc. (the “Company”) reauthorized, expanded and replenished the Company’s existing stock repurchase program. The expansion raised the total capacity under the Company's stock repurchase program from $250 million to $500 million available for repurchases. The program does not have an expiration date.
During December 2023 and January 2024, prior to the replenishment on January 17, 2024, the Company repurchased $41.1 million of its stock under the stock repurchase program. Between January 18, 2024 and January 19, 2024, the Company repurchased $0.6 million. As of January 19, 2024, the remaining amount available to purchase stock under the Company's repurchase program was $499.4 million. All of the Company's stock repurchases during the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 were made pursuant to an SEC Rule 10b5-1(c) trading arrangement.
Repurchases by the Company will be subject to available liquidity, general market and economic conditions, alternate uses for the capital and other factors. Stock repurchases may be made from time to time in open market transactions, in private transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations and other legal requirements, including compliance with the Company’s finance agreements. There is no minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. All shares purchased will be held in the Company’s treasury for possible future use. The Company anticipates funding any stock repurchases from its cash flow from operations.
On January 22, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the reauthorization, expansion and replenishment of its stock repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Forward- Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are forward- looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's ability to repurchase its common stock. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although we attempt to be accurate in making these forward- looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the risk factors set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from our investor relations department. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward- looking statements, except as required by law.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed with this current report:
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| | Press release of Blackbaud, Inc. dated January 22, 2024. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: | January 22, 2024 | | /s/ Anthony W. Boor | |
| | | Anthony W. Boor | |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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| | Exhibit 99.1 |
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PRESS RELEASE | | |
Blackbaud Announces Reauthorized, Expanded and Replenished $500M Stock Repurchase Program
Charleston, S.C. (January 22, 2024) — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the company's common stock. The new stock repurchase authority significantly expands and replenishes the company’s previous program that authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million in common stock.
“The expanded authorization of our stock repurchase program is reflective of our strong cash flow generation, our confidence in the business, and our continued commitment to enhancing shareholder value,” said Tony Boor, chief financial officer, Blackbaud. “As we continue to execute against our capital deployment strategy, we’re focused on growing the business through balance sheet management, rigorous oversight of investments in the business, and efficiently returning excess capital to shareholders.”
Under the program, the company may repurchase shares of its common stock in the open market or through private transactions. During December 2023 and January 2024, prior to the replenishment on January 17, 2024, the company repurchased $41.1 million of its stock under the stock repurchase program. Between January 18, 2024 and January 19, 2024, the company repurchased $0.6 million. As of January 19, 2024, the remaining amount available to purchase stock under the company's repurchase program was $499.4 million.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud’s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud’s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud’s
investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.