Buybacks
/ˈbaɪbæks/
Definitions
- (n.) The repurchase of a company's own shares by that company, often to reduce the number of shares available on the market and increase shareholder value.
The board approved the buybacks to strengthen the stock price and improve earnings per share.
Forms
- buyback
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Commentary
Buybacks may have regulatory implications under securities law and affect corporate control; drafting should consider disclosure and timing requirements.
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