TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (OTC Pink:VTSID), a leading provider of judgmental use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, announces today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1,000,000 of its common stock through December 31, 2017. Purchases made pursuant to this authorization will be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will be subject to economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors.
“The share repurchase authorization announced today reflects our commitment to enhancing shareholder value,” said Bob Ferris, Chairman and CEO of VirTra. “While our primary objective is to invest in internal projects that offer attractive returns, we believe that opportunistically repurchasing shares can be accretive and is consistent with our goal of delivering increased shareholder value.”
About VirTra
VirTra is a global leading provider of the world's most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra is the higher standard in firearms training simulators, offering a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. VirTra’s products provide the very best simulation training available for personnel that are entrusted with lethal force and critical missions. The Company’s common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company does not currently file periodic or other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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