Nuance Press Release:

Nuance Announces $500 Million Stock Repurchase Plan

“Our decision to initiate a $500 million stock repurchase plan emphasizes the ongoing commitment on the part of the Board of Directors and the management team to enhance stockholder value and reflects our confidence in Nuance’s growth prospects and long-term financial outlook,” said Tom Beaudoin, chief financial officer, Nuance. “Our strong balance sheet and significant cash flow from operations provide the flexibility to simultaneously invest in our business, initiate a share repurchase program and opportunistically take advantage of strategic opportunities.”

Under the plan, Nuance intends to repurchase up to $500 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.

Stock repurchases may be made through a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, accelerated stock repurchase transactions, or any combination of such methods. The timing and the amount of any purchases will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions, capital allocation alternatives, and other factors. The share repurchase plan does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be modified suspended, extended or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase plan is designed to comply with U.S. securities laws, rules and safe harbors for purchases that do not constitute tender offers. These restrictions can lengthen the time it may take for Nuance to acquire its shares under this repurchase plan.

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