Share Buy-Back
/ˈʃɛər ˈbaɪˌbæk/
Definitions
- (n.) A corporate action in which a company repurchases its own shares from shareholders, reducing the number of outstanding shares.
The company announced a share buy-back to increase shareholder value.
Forms
- share buy-back
- share buy-backs
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Commentary
Share buy-backs are often used to adjust capital structure or signal confidence in the company; legal frameworks regulate the process to protect shareholders and creditors.
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