UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2017
ePlus inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-34167
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54-1817218
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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13595 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, VA 20171-3413
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(703) 984-8400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 18, 2017, ePlus inc. (the "Company") announced via press release that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan August 15, 2017, which will commence on August 19, 2017. Under the plan the Company may repurchase up to 500,000 shares of ePlus' outstanding common stock beginning on August 19, 2017, through August 18, 2018. The Company's prior repurchase plan expires on August 18, 2017. The Company is authorized to repurchase its common stock through open market purchases, including under a trading plan adopted pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or private transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The timing of repurchases and the exact number of shares to be purchased will be determined by the Company's management, in its discretion, or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and will depend upon market conditions and other factors.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the share repurchase program is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.
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| 99.1 |
Press release dated August 18, 2017, issued by ePlus inc.
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