First Capital, Inc. Adds Flexibility to Its Stock Repurchase Program
First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) has announced an enhancement to its stock repurchase program through a new Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement. The plan authorizes the company's designated broker to repurchase up to 113,236 shares of common stock between September 4, 2025, and August 28, 2026.
This initiative is part of the company's existing Repurchase Authorization from 2008, which initially allowed for up to 240,467 shares to be repurchased. As of August 29, 2025, 127,231 shares have already been repurchased under this authorization. The new plan provides safe harbor protections while adding flexibility to respond to market conditions.
First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) ha ampliato il proprio programma di riacquisto di azioni mediante un nuovo Accordo congiunto ai sensi della Regola 10b5-1/Regola 10b-18. Il piano autorizza il broker designato dalla società a riacquistare fino a 113.236 azioni ordinarie nel periodo compreso tra il 4 settembre 2025 e il 28 agosto 2026.
Quest’iniziativa si inserisce nell’ambito dell’autorizzazione di riacquisto esistente, concessa nel 2008 e inizialmente valida per un massimo di 240.467 azioni. Alla data del 29 agosto 2025 sono già state riacquistate 127.231 azioni nell’ambito di tale autorizzazione. Il nuovo piano offre una protezione di safe harbor e maggiore flessibilità per adeguarsi alle condizioni di mercato.
First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) ha mejorado su programa de recompra de acciones mediante un nuevo Acuerdo conjunto conforme a la Regla 10b5-1/Regla 10b-18. El plan autoriza al corredor designado por la compañía a recomprar hasta 113.236 acciones ordinarias entre el 4 de septiembre de 2025 y el 28 de agosto de 2026.
Esta medida forma parte de la Autorización de Recompra vigente desde 2008, que originalmente permitía el reacopio de hasta 240.467 acciones. A fecha del 29 de agosto de 2025 ya se han recomprado 127.231 acciones bajo esa autorización. El nuevo plan proporciona protección de safe harbor y añade flexibilidad para responder a las condiciones del mercado.
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First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) a annoncé le renforcement de son programme de rachat d’actions par un nouvel Accord conjoint au titre de la Règle 10b5-1/Règle 10b-18. Le plan autorise le courtier désigné par la société à racheter jusqu’� 113 236 actions ordinaires entre le 4 septembre 2025 et le 28 août 2026.
Cette initiative s’inscrit dans l’autorisation de rachat existante datant de 2008, qui prévoyait initialement un maximum de 240 467 actions pouvant être rachetées. Au 29 août 2025, 127 231 actions ont déjà été rachetées dans le cadre de cette autorisation. Le nouveau plan offre des protections de safe harbor tout en ajoutant de la flexibilité pour s’adapter aux conditions du marché.
First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) hat sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm durch eine neue gemeinsame Vereinbarung nach Regel 10b5-1/Regel 10b-18 erweitert. Der Plan ermächtigt den von der Gesellschaft benannten Broker, zwischen dem 4. September 2025 und dem 28. August 2026 bis zu 113.236 Aktien des Stammkapitals zurückzukaufen.
Die Maßnahme ist Teil der seit 2008 bestehenden Rückkaufgenehmigung, die ursprünglich den Rückkauf von bis zu 240.467 Aktien erlaubte. Zum 29. August 2025 wurden bereits 127.231 Aktien im Rahmen dieser Genehmigung zurückgekauft. Der neue Plan bietet Safe-Harbor-Schutz und zusätzliche Flexibilität, um auf Marktbedingungen reagieren zu können.
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- Limited repurchase window of one year
- Subject to price, market volume, and timing constraints
Insights
FCAP adds flexibility to repurchase up to 113,236 shares through a 10b5-1/10b-18 Plan, signaling management confidence.
First Capital's implementation of a structured repurchase plan signals strategic capital allocation while providing protection through SEC safe harbor provisions. The company can now repurchase up to
This move adds flexibility to an existing repurchase authorization from 2008 that initially permitted buying back
For shareholders, this structured approach demonstrates management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value while providing a disciplined framework for capital return. The CEO's statement about "long-term value creation" suggests these repurchases are part of a broader capital allocation strategy rather than simply opportunistic buying. By formalizing the process through a broker-managed plan with predefined constraints, First Capital gains flexibility while maintaining regulatory compliance and market discipline.
CORYDON, Ind., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP), the holding company for First Harrison Bank (the “Bank�), entered into a Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement (the “Plan�) under which the Company’s designated broker will have the authority to repurchase up to 113,236 shares of common stock of the Company commencing on September 4, 2025 and expiring August 28, 2026, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The Plan is intended to be administered in accordance with the terms of Rule 10b-18 and 10b5-1, which provide safe harbor from liability for stock manipulation and insider trading rules, respectively.
The Plan has been established in connection with the Company’s previously disclosed stock repurchase authorization (the “Repurchase Authorization�), which was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 19, 2008, and authorized the repurchase of up to 240,467 shares of the Company’s common stock, as conditions warrant. As of August 29, 2025, 127,231 shares of Company common stock had been repurchased under the Repurchase Authorization. The timing and extent of the repurchases under the Plan are subject to Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�) regulations as well as certain price, market volume and timing constraints specified in the Plan.
Michael C. Frederick, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “We are excited to introduce additional flexibility into our existing stock repurchase plan, aligning it more closely with our long-term capital allocation strategy and reflecting our confidence in the Company’s value. This enhanced flexibility allows us to respond more dynamically to market conditions while continuing to deliver value to our shareholders. This decision reflects the Board’s strong belief in the Company’s strategic direction and long-term value creation.�
First Capital, Inc. is the holding company for First Harrison Bank. First Harrison currently has seventeen offices in the Indiana communities of Corydon, Edwardsville, Greenville, Floyds Knobs, Palmyra, New Albany, New Salisbury, Jeffersonville, Salem, Lanesville and Charlestown and the Kentucky communities of Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington and Lebanon Junction. Access to First Harrison Bank accounts, including online banking and electronic bill payments, is available anywhere with Internet access through the Bank’s website at www.firstharrison.com. For more information and financial data about First Capital, Inc., please visit Investor Relations at First Harrison Bank’s aforementioned website.
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