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Accelerated Share Repurchase

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · 2026-11-06 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Align Technology initiated a $270 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC on November 6, 2026. The ASR is part of Align’s $1.0 billion repurchase program approved in April 2025, with $600 million remaining under that authorization according to the report. Align will prepay Goldman Sachs and initially receive approximately 1.44 million shares, with final settlement expected around December 29, 2026.

Key facts

• Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC entered into a $270 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Align Technology to repurchase Align common stock. source
• Final settlement of Align Technology’s accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs is expected by approximately December 29, 2026. source
• Under Align Technology’s $270 million accelerated share repurchase agreement, Align will prepay Goldman Sachs $270 million and initially receive about 1.44 million shares. source