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OWINGS MILLS, Md., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically proven portion-controlled weight-loss programs, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a two year share repurchase program for up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
Medifast's Executive Chairman of the Board, Bradley T. Mac Donald is delighted to announce that, "The Board has voted to authorize a new share repurchase program in recognition of our strong financial position and their confidence in the future of Medifast."
"These actions by our Board of Directors indicate their consistent desire to increase shareholder value," commented Michael S. McDevitt, Medifast's Chief Executive Officer. "We expect to continue to generate strong cash from operations and increase profitability. Going forward, we remain committed to the goal of consistent improvement of our key financial metrics."
Under the share repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares through May 18, 2013.
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About Medifast
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) is a leading provider of clinically proven, portion-controlled weight-loss programs. Medifast has been recommended by over 20,000 doctors and used by over one million clients since 1980. The Company is committed to enriching lives by providing innovative choices for lasting health. Medifast programs have been proven effective through studies by major universities. The company sells its products and programs via four unique distribution channels: 1) the web and national call centers, 2) the Take Shape for Life personal coaching division, 3) medically supervised Medifast Weight Control Centers, and 4) a national network of wholesale physicians and medical practices. Medifast was founded in 1980 and is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. For more information, please visit http://www.choosemedifast.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as "intend" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Medifast's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Medifast believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Medifast's inability to attract and retain independent Associates and Members, stability in the pricing of print, TV and Direct Mail marketing initiatives affecting the cost to acquire customers, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new domestic and international markets and new channels of distribution. Although Medifast believes that the expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward- looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
SOURCE Medifast, Inc.
