NerdWallet Announces $50 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Program

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), which provides trustworthy financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $50 million for the Company’s share repurchase program to repurchase its Class A common stock.

With this increase, the Company’s total repurchase authorization now amounts to up to $125 million of Class A common stock, which may be repurchased from time to time as market conditions warrant.

Repurchases may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise in accordance with applicable securities laws and requirements. The timing and amount of any repurchases will be determined at management’s discretion and will depend on various factors, including business, economic and market conditions, regulatory requirements, prevailing stock prices, and other considerations. The share repurchase program has no time limit, does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of shares, and may be amended, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

ABOUT NERDWALLET

NerdWallet (Nasdaq: NRDS) is on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions. As a personal finance website and app, NerdWallet provides consumers with trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information so they can make smart money moves. From finding the best credit card to buying a house, NerdWallet is there to help consumers make financial decisions with confidence. Consumers have free access to our expert content and comparison shopping marketplaces, plus a data-driven app, which helps them stay on top of their finances and save time and money, giving them the freedom to do more. NerdWallet is available for consumers in the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada.

“NerdWallet” is a trademark of NerdWallet, Inc. All rights reserved. Other names and trademarks used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, all statements contained in this press release are forward-looking, including, but not limited to, the statements in the section titled “Financial Outlook.” These statements often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will” or “would” or similar terms, including their negatives. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding:

• the impact of macroeconomic developments, including inflation, interest rates, credit market conditions and general economic uncertainty, on our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price;
• our expectations regarding future financial and operational performance, including total revenue, cost of revenue, non-GAAP operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted free cash flow;
• our ability to grow traffic, engagement, and monetization on our platform;
• expected returns on marketing investments and brand campaigns;
• consumer demand for products and services offered through our platform;
• our ability to increase user registrations, improve repeat usage rates, and convert users into matches with financial services partners;
• expansion within existing and new verticals, including new products, services, and features that are competitive, compliant with applicable regulations, and responsive to market needs;
• changing geographic operations;
• maintaining and expanding relationships with existing financial services partners and identifying new ones;
• developing scalable technology and data capabilities to provide personalized guidance and enhance user engagement;
• strengthening brand awareness, credibility, and consumer trust;
• producing high quality, engaging consumer content and tools;
• adapting to evolving consumer financial interests and behaviors;
• competing effectively in existing and new markets;
• maintaining the security, reliability, and availability of our platform;
• protecting and enhancing our intellectual property portfolio;
• attracting, developing, and retaining highly skilled and diverse talent;
• complying with evolving laws, regulations, and supervisory expectations applicable to our business;
• the adequacy of our cash, cash equivalents, and investments to meet liquidity needs;
• managing growth, scaling infrastructure, and preserving our corporate culture;
• identifying, executing, and successfully integrating acquisitions;
• entering new financial services markets, and meeting associated regulatory complexities; and
• achieving expected synergies, accretion, and other benefits from completed acquisitions.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. They are based on our current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding future events and trends that may affect our business, financial condition and operating results. These expectations are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described in filings we make with the SEC from time to time.

Our industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, and new risks and uncertainties may arise that we cannot predict. As a result, actual results, events, or circumstances may differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update any such statements in this press release to reflect subsequent events, new information, or unexpected developments, except as required by law. These statements also do not reflect potential impacts from future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments.

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