Armstrong Flooring Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (NYSE:AFI) (“Armstrong Flooring” or the “Company”), North America’s largest producer of resilient and wood flooring products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of $50 million, effective immediately. Repurchases under the program may be made through open market and block transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate, subject to market and business conditions, regulatory requirements and other factors. The authorization of the repurchase program is aligned with the Company’s goal to increase the efficiency of its capital structure over time while preserving sufficient liquidity to invest in organic growth projects and other value-accretive opportunities.

Don Maier, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This new share repurchase program provides an effective way to return a portion of excess capital to shareholders while preserving a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to invest in growth.”

About Armstrong Flooring

Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (NYSE: AFI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative flooring solutions that inspire spaces where people live, work, learn, heal and play. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong Flooring is the #1 manufacturer of resilient and wood flooring products across North America. The Company safely and responsibly operates 17 manufacturing facilities in three countries and employs approximately 4,000 individuals, all working together to provide the highest levels of service, quality and innovation to ensure it remains as strong and vital as its 150-year heritage. Learn more at www.armstrongflooring.com.

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