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MSA Safety Announces Share Repurchase Program
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) announced that on February 20, 2026, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500 million of the company's common stock. The program replaces the previous $200 million share repurchase program, authorized in 2024. The timing, price and volume of the repurchases will be determined by market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors. The Board did not set a termination date for the new program.
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