Enterprise software giant Salesforce announces the launch of an accelerated stock buyback program worth up to $25 billion.

According to the agreement, the first batch of 103 millions shares of the company’s common stock has been delivered, and this transaction will immediately reduce the total number of shares outstanding. This repurchase plan is implemented through an accelerated share repurchase agreement, allowing the company to buy back shares on a large scale in a short period of time. This move demonstrates management’s confidence in the business outlook, while optimizing the capital structure to enhance shareholder value. The accelerated repurchase mechanism enables Salesforce to quickly execute large-scale capital returns, which is more efficient than gradually buying in the open market. The company stated it will continue to evaluate its capital allocation strategy, balancing investment growth and shareholder returns.