SHANGHAI, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – PPDAI Group Inc. ("PPDAI," "Paipaidai," or the "Company") (NYSE: PPDF), a leading online consumer finance marketplace in China, today announced that effective March 21, 2018, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") approved a share repurchase program whereby PPDAI is authorized to repurchase its own Class A ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares ("ADS") with an aggregate value of up to US$60 million during the next twelve-month period.
Mr. Jun Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPDAI, said, "The Board's authorization of a share repurchase program reflects our continued efforts to maximize shareholders value, and we are proud that our strong cash generating ability allows us to hold true to our commitment. With the enormous demand driven by the rapid transformation of China's economy and our leadership position in the market, we remain confident in the health and long-term outlook of the Company."
The proposed share repurchase may be effected on the open market at prevailing market prices, depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with PPDAI's working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, as well as subject to applicable rules of Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. PPDAI plans to fund the repurchases out of its existing cash balance or future cash provided by operating activities.
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About PPDAI Group Inc.
PPDAI is a leading online consumer finance marketplace in China with strong brand recognition. Launched in 2007, the Company is the first online consumer finance marketplace in China connecting borrowers and investors. As a pioneer in China's online consumer finance marketplace, the Company benefits from both its early-mover advantages and the invaluable data and experience accumulated throughout multiple complete loan lifecycles. The Company's platform, empowered by its proprietary, cutting-edge technologies, features a highly automated loan transaction process, which enables a superior user experience, as evidenced by the rapid growth of the Company's user base and loan origination volume. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had over 65 million cumulative registered users.
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PPDAI Group Inc.
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