Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLFD), the specialist in fiber management and connectivity platforms for communications providers, today announced that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program under which it will begin purchasing up to $8 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.

Cheri Beranek, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, "Clearfield cash and cash equivalent increased by more than $10 million in fiscal year 2014. The combination of Clearfield's current market valuations, our strong cash balances and cash flow outlook lead us to believe that this stock repurchase program is an appropriate use of cash. This program reaffirms our continued confidence in the company's near and long-term financial and operating performance, and our commitment to enhancing shareholder value."

Under the program, Clearfield may purchase shares of common stock from time to time through open market and privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Repurchases of common stock will be made in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 at prices depending on prevailing market conditions.

The program does not obligate Clearfield to repurchase any particular amount of common stock during any period. The repurchase will be funded by cash on hand. The repurchase program is expected to continue indefinitely until the maximum dollar amount of shares has been repurchased or until the repurchase program is earlier modified, suspended or terminated by the board of directors.