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Business share repurchase

FirstService Increases Share Repurchase Program

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026

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The increase in FirstService's share repurchase program is generally viewed positively by the market, as it signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and can lead to increased earnings per share. This action could support the stock price of FirstService and provide superior returns for shareholders.

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FirstService announced an amendment to its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), increasing the maximum number of common shares it may repurchase from 1.6 million to 4.1 million, representing 10% of its public float. This Amended NCIB, approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange, became effective on June 4, 2026, and will run until August 25, 2026. As of May 31, 2026, FirstService had already repurchased 931,182 common shares for cancellation at an average price of US$132.38 per share, totaling US$123.3 million. The repurchases will occur on the Toronto Stock Exchange, alternative Canadian Trading Systems, and Nasdaq-100. Additionally, FirstService entered into an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) with a designated broker to facilitate purchases during regulatory restrictions or blackout periods, also effective June 4, 2026.

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FirstService is increasing its share repurchase program, which is expected to benefit its shareholders by reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing share value. It has already repurchased 931,182 common shares for cancellation.
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The Toronto Stock Exchange approved the amendment to FirstService's normal course issuer bid, facilitating the increased share repurchases.
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Nasdaq-100 is one of the exchanges where FirstService's common shares are traded and where repurchases under the amended NCIB will occur.
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FirstService's common shares are included in the S&P/TSX 60, indicating its status as a significant Canadian company.
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Scott Patterson is the Chief Executive Officer of FirstService, involved in the company's strategic decisions including the share repurchase program.
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Jeremy Rakusin is the Chief Financial Officer of FirstService, involved in the financial aspects of the share repurchase program.
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