Celestica Announces TSX Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Executive Summary

• Celestica Inc. announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its notice to launch a new Normal Course Issuer Bid, permitting repurchase of up to 5,722,527 common shares (≈5.0% of public float).
• The bid will run from Nov 3 2025 until Nov 2 2026 (or earlier if the full amount is purchased) and will be funded with existing cash, credit facilities, or other available indebtedness; all repurchased shares will be cancelled.
• Under the prior bid (expired Oct 31 2025), Celestica repurchased and cancelled 1,522,831 shares at a weighted‑average price of US$92.26 per share.

Key Details

• Maximum Shares Repurchasable: 5,722,527 common shares (~5.0% of public float as of Oct 20 2025).
• Bid Period: Commences Nov 3 2025; terminates on the earlier of Nov 2 2026 or completion of purchases.
• Daily Purchase Limit: Approximately 221,734 shares per day (based on average daily volume of 886,938 over the prior six months), subject to block‑purchase exceptions.
• Funding Sources: Existing cash resources; draws on credit facility or other available indebtedness.
• Cancellation: All repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing total outstanding shares.
• Current Share Statistics (Oct 20 2025): 115,036,621 issued and outstanding common shares; public float of 114,450,556 shares.
• Prior Bid Summary: Authorized up to 8,609,693 shares; repurchased 1,522,831 shares at a weighted‑average price of US$92.26 per share through Oct 20 2025.
• Purchase Venues: TSX, NYSE, other designated exchanges, alternative Canadian trading systems, or other means permitted by the Ontario Securities Commission/Canadian securities regulators; may include automatic share purchase plans.
• Management Discretion: Timing and quantity of purchases will be determined by management within applicable legal and exchange rules.

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