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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 24, 2025

 

 

DNOW INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-36325   46-4191184

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

7402 North Eldridge Parkway

Houston, Texas

  77041
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 281-823-4700

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

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:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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, par value $0.01   DNOW   New York Stock Exchange

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 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 24, 2025, DNOW Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the Share Repurchase Program (defined below) (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 7.01.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01, shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.

 

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On January 24, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company authorized and approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) for up to $160 million of the currently outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”). Under the Share Repurchase Program, the Company intends to repurchase shares of Common Stock through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act.

The Company may from time to time enter into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans to facilitate the repurchase of its Common Stock pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program.

The Company cannot predict when or if it will repurchase any shares of Common Stock as the Share Repurchase Program will depend on a number of factors, including the price of our Common Stock, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. Information regarding any share repurchases will be made available in the Company’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the SEC as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

This report contains forward-looking information, as that term is defined under the Exchange Act, including information regarding purchases by the Company of its Common Stock pursuant to any Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. By their nature, forward-looking information and statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and contingencies, including changes in price and volume and the volatility of the Company’s Common Stock; adverse developments affecting either or both of prices and trading of exchange-traded securities, including securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange; and unexpected or otherwise unplanned or alternative requirements with respect to the capital investments of the Company. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information, including those contained in this report.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is provided as part of the information furnished under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

99.1    Press Release dated January 24, 2025
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


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.

 

Date: January 24, 2025     DNOW INC.
   

/s/ Raymond W. Chang

   

Raymond W. Chang

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

DNOW Announces a New $160 Million Share Repurchase Program Authorization

The new share repurchase program is double in size from the successfully executed $80 million inaugural program

DNOW reaffirms continued priority and commitment to its acquisition growth strategy coupled with organic investments

The program provides a highly flexible, shareholder friendly avenue for the direct return of capital to shareholders

HOUSTON, TX, January 24, 2025 – DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) (“DNOW” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized the Company’s new share repurchase program (“repurchase program”) pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to $160 million of DNOW Inc.’s common stock, effective immediately. The Company has successfully completed its previously announced $80 million repurchase program.

David Cherechinsky, President and CEO of DNOW Inc., commented, “We are excited to announce our new share repurchase program, which is double in size from our previous program. The continued execution of our strategy and accompanying growth initiatives supports our confidence in DNOW’s continued cash flow generation capabilities and improved earnings profile. This substantial increase in the share repurchase program further demonstrates the strength in our business, complements our acquisition focus and illustrates our continued commitment to a disciplined capital allocation strategy, delivering attractive full cycle returns and maximizing value to our shareholders.”

Under this program, the Company may from time to time enter into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to its repurchase program. The Company cannot predict when or if it will repurchase any shares of common stock as such repurchase program will depend on several factors, including share price, general business and market conditions and alternative investment opportunities. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. Information regarding share repurchases will be available in the Company’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

About DNOW Inc.

DNOW is a supplier of energy and industrial products and packaged, engineered process and production equipment with a legacy of over 160 years. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with approximately 2,500 employees and a network of locations, we offer a broad set of supply chain solutions combined with a suite of digital offerings branded as DigitalNOW® that provide customers access to highly complementary digital commerce, data and information management channels. Our locations provide products and solutions to exploration and production, midstream transmission and storage companies, refineries, chemical companies, utilities, mining, municipal water, manufacturers, engineering and construction as well as companies operating in the decarbonization, energy evolution and renewables end markets.

Statements made in this press release that are forward-looking in nature are intended to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to documents filed by DNOW Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which identify significant risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Mark Johnson

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(281) 823-4754

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