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Ascent Industries Authorizes New 2.0 Million-Share Stock Repurchase Program
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., December 18, 2025--Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program permitting the Company to repurchase up to 2.0 million shares of its common stock over a two-year period ending December 16, 2027.
About this update from Ascent Industries Co.
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