MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., March 14, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AUVI) (“Applied UV” or the “Company”), a pathogen elimination technology company that applies the power of narrow-range ultraviolet light (“UVC”) for surface areas and catalytic bioconversion technology for air purification to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized a common share repurchase program to repurchase up to one million shares (13.5% of the Company’s public float) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The share repurchase authorization is effective immediately and the Company’s management team may make open market repurchases of the Company’s common stock as authorized until September 30, 2022.
Max Munn, Applied UV’s interim CEO stated, “The Board’s decision to authorize this share repurchase program reflects the Company’s commitment to creating shareholder value, our strong balance sheet and the expectations we have for 2022.”
Mr. Munn further stated, “The Company will continue its ongoing efforts to create shareholder value by prioritizing capital allocations that support its business plan and growth strategy.”
About Applied UV
Applied UV is focused on the development and acquisition of technology that address infection control in the healthcare, hospitality, commercial and municipal markets. The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries – SteriLumen, Inc. (“SteriLumen”) and Munn Works, LLC (“Munn Works”). SteriLumen’s connected platform for Data Driven Disinfection™ applies the power of ultraviolet light (UVC) to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, addressing the challenge of healthcare-acquired infections (“HAIs”). Targeted for use in facilities that have high customer turnover such as hospitals, hotels, commercial facilities, and other public spaces, the Company’s Lumicide™ platform uses UVC LEDs in several patented designs for infection control in and around high-traffic areas, including sinks and restrooms, killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens residing on hard surfaces within devices’ proximity. The Company’s patented in-drain disinfection device, Lumicide Drain, is the only product on the market that addresses this critical pathogen intensive location. SteriLumen’s Airocide® air purification devices are research backed, clinically proven, and developed for NASA with assistance from the University of Wisconsin. Airocide® is listed as an FDA Class II Medical device, utilizes a proprietary photocatalytic (PCO) bioconversion technology that draws air into a reaction chamber that converts damaging molds, microorganisms, dangerous airborne pathogens, destructive VOCs, allergens, odors and biological gasses into harmless water vapor and green carbon dioxide without producing ozone or other harmful byproducts. Airocide® applications include healthcare, hospitality, grocery chains, wine making facilities, commercial real estate, schools, dental offices, post-harvest, grocery, cannabis facilities and homes. For more information about Applied UV, Inc., and its subsidiaries, please visit the following websites:
https://www.applieduvinc.com/
https://sterilumen.com/
https://www.airocide.com
https://kesscience.com
https://scientificairmanagement.com
www.airoclean420.com
https://munnworks.com/
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For additional Company Information:
Applied UV Inc.
Max Munn
Applied UV Interim CEO
max.munn@sterilumen.com
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