Priority Technology Holdings Inc

13. Shareholders' Deficit

Except as otherwise required by law or as otherwise provided in any certificate of designation for any series of preferred stock, the holders of the Company's Common Stock possess all voting power for the election of members of the Company's Board of Directors and all other matters requiring shareholder action and will at all times vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company's shareholders. Holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled toone vote per share on matters to be voted on by shareholders. Holders of the Company's Common Stock will be entitled to receive such dividends and other distributions, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the Company's Board of Directors in its discretion. Historically, the Company has neither declared nor paid dividends. The holders of the Company's Common Stock have no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights and there is no sinking fund or redemption provisions applicable to the Common Stock.

The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2024, the Company hasnot issued any shares of preferred stock.

Share Repurchase Program

During the second quarter of 2022, Priority's Board of Directors authorized a general share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of its outstanding Common Stock for a total of up to $10.0 million. Under the terms of this plan, the Company may purchase shares through open market purchases, unsolicited or solicited privately negotiated transactions, or in another manner so long as it complies with applicable rules and regulations. There have been no shares repurchased under this plan since December 2022. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has purchased 1,309,374 shares for $5.8 million under this plan.