CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRTG), a property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2016.
Under the program, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, or through privately negotiated transactions, block transactions, or other techniques, as determined by the Company's management and in accordance with prevailing market conditions and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Heritage expects to fund all purchases from cash on hand and future cash flows from operations. The Company is not obligated to acquire a particular number of shares, and the program may be discontinued at any time at the Company's discretion.
About Heritage
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Its subsidiary, Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company, writes over $500 million of personal and commercial residential premium through a large network of experienced agents. Heritage is led by an experienced senior management team with an average of 28 years of insurance industry experience.
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Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc.
Investor Contact:
Melanie Skijus
727-362-7262
investors@heritagepci.com
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