TLDR:Eightco’s Board approved a $125 million share buyback program for NASDAQ-listed ORBS stock holdings.Chairman Dan Ives cited attractive current valuation and strong partnership pipeline as key drivers.CEO Kevin O’Donnell emphasized disciplined capital allocation and long-term shareholder value creation.Company focuses on AI-resistant authentication through Infinity by ORBS and Worldcoin integration.Eightco Holdings Inc. has authorized a share repurchase program worth up to $125 million. The Board of Directors approved the buyback initiative for the NASDAQ-listed company trading under ticker ORBS. Management views the current stock valuation as attractive given the company’s partnership pipeline and strategic positioning in digital identity solutions.Management Expresses Strong Confidence in Company ValuationThe company’s leadership has signaled strong belief in Eightco’s growth trajectory through this capital allocation decision. Chairman Dan Ives addressed the rationale behind the authorization in the official company statement. His comments reflect the Board’s assessment of market conditions and internal performance metrics.“Management and the Board believe that based on Eightco’s current valuation and its pipeline for additional partnerships, the public stock is becoming an increasingly attractive investment,” Ives stated. The Chairman further explained the strategic thinking behind the move. “This buyback program is a strong vote of confidence in Eightco’s strategy, and we see this as an opportunity to create meaningful value for shareholders as we execute on our vision,” he added.The authorization allows the company to execute purchases based on market conditions and capital availability. Management retains flexibility in timing and execution of the repurchase program. The Board considers this an optimal window to deploy capital for share acquisitions given current trading levels.Strategic Focus on Digital Identity and Authentication TechnologyChief Executive Officer Kevin O’Donnell emphasized the alignment between capital allocation and operational strategy. His statement reinforced management’s long-term perspective on business development and shareholder returns. The CEO’s remarks highlighted the team’s execution priorities moving forward.“The Board and management team’s decision to authorize a share repurchase program sends a clear message about our confidence in Eightco’s strategy, execution, and long-term opportunity,” O’Donnell commented. He continued by outlining the company’s capital discipline approach. “With disciplined capital allocation and a strong belief in the value and vision of the company, we are doubling down on our commitment to create meaningful, long-term value for shareholders as we continue to execute and scale,” the CEO stated.Eightco maintains strategic investments connected to its Worldcoin treasury holdings. The company develops universal frameworks for digital identity verification across blockchain infrastructure. The firm operates Infinity by ORBS, which creates AI-resistant authentication systems for enterprise clients seeking advanced security measures.The post Eightco Announces $125 Million Stock Buyback as Leadership Signals Growth Confidence appeared first on Blockonomi.