IPM repurchased 50K shares in Q1 2026; plan now fully executed
Intelligent Protection Management completed share-repurchase program with $83,491 spend in first quarter; all authorized shares exhausted.
What the filing says
Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (Nasdaq: IPM) disclosed that it repurchased 50,000 shares of common stock during the first quarter of 2026 under its stock repurchase plan for an aggregate amount of $83,491. This execution exhausted the remaining authorization, and as of June 30, 2026, all shares available for repurchase under the plan had been repurchased and the plan had expired.
The repurchase was disclosed in the Company's earnings release for the second quarter and first half of 2026, filed on August 11, 2026 via 8-K. The filing did not specify the execution mechanism (Rule 10b-18 open-market purchases, Rule 10b5-1 plan, or other method), nor did it disclose the original authorization amount or authorization date. The average price paid per share was approximately $1.67 ($83,491 ÷ 50,000 shares).
As of the balance sheet date of June 30, 2026, IPM held 843,221 shares of common stock in treasury, an increase of 50,000 shares from the 793,221 shares held as of December 31, 2025, reflecting the Q1 2026 repurchase. The company reported no long-term debt and $7.5 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end.
Repurchased 50,000 shares of common stock during the first quarter of 2026, under our stock repurchase plan for an aggregate of $83,491. As of June 30, 2026, all shares of common stock available for repurchase under the stock repurchase plan had been repurchased and such plan had expired. — INTELLIGENT PROTECTION MANAGEMENT CORP. 8-K filing · View on SEC EDGAR →
What this means
IPM's Q1 2026 share repurchase consumed the final tranche of an earlier-authorized buyback program, exhausting all remaining capacity. The 50,000-share repurchase at ~$1.67 per share reduced outstanding common shares from 9,085,729 to 9,035,729. With the plan now expired and no new authorization announced in this filing, future buyback activity would require new board authorization. The repurchase activity occurred amid continued operating losses (net loss of $2.0 million for the first half of 2026) and reflects management's capital allocation decision despite negative cash flow from operations. The company maintained a $7.5 million cash position with no long-term debt, providing flexibility for strategic initiatives management has indicated it is evaluating, including potential acquisitions.
Frequently asked questions
- When did IPM execute this repurchase and how many shares were bought back?
- IPM repurchased 50,000 shares during the first quarter of 2026 (the quarter ended March 31, 2026) for a total of $83,491. This was disclosed in the earnings release filed August 11, 2026.
- What was the average price paid per share?
- The average price was approximately $1.67 per share, calculated as $83,491 divided by 50,000 shares. The filing did not break out the price range or daily execution details.
- Is there any remaining authorization under this repurchase plan?
- No. As of June 30, 2026, all shares available for repurchase under the plan had been repurchased and the plan had expired. IPM would need a new board authorization to conduct future buybacks.
- How does this affect IPM's share count and treasury stock?
- Treasury shares increased from 793,221 at year-end 2025 to 843,221 at June 30, 2026, reflecting the 50,000-share Q1 repurchase. Outstanding common shares decreased from 9,085,729 to 9,035,729 over the same period.
- Did the filing announce a new or expanded repurchase program?
- No. This filing reports only the execution and expiration of a prior program. No new authorization or program is announced in this 8-K or earnings release.
- What is IPM's financial position relative to this buyback?
- IPM reported a net loss of $2.0 million for the first half of 2026 and negative cash flow from operations of $0.8 million. However, the company held $7.5 million in cash and no long-term debt at quarter-end, indicating capacity to maintain the repurchase despite near-term profitability challenges.