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FROM MSA Safety Incorporated
Media Relations Contact Mark Deasy (412) 559-8154
Investor Relations Contact Larry De Maria - (917) 245-7463
PITTSBURGH, February 26, 2026 - MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE MSA) announced that on February 20, 2026, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500 million of the company's common stock. The program replaces the previous $200 million share repurchase program, authorized in 2024. The timing, price and volume of the repurchases will be determined by market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors. The Board did not set a termination date for the new program.
"MSA has a long-standing cash generation record," commented Steve Blanco, MSA Safety President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we advance our Accelerate strategy to drive profitable growth, we expect to continue to deliver annual free cash flow conversion in the 90 to 100% range, in line with our targets. MSA is committed to a disciplined and balanced capital deployment strategy. The new share repurchase authorization reflects the Board's confidence in our ability to execute our long-term strategy and create shareholder value, while staying true to our mission of helping to protect workers and safeguard facilities around the world."
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.
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