Share Buyback
/ˈʃɛər ˈbaɪbæk/
Definitions
- (n.) A corporate action in which a company repurchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares.
The company announced a share buyback program to increase shareholder value.
Forms
- share buybacks
Related terms
Commentary
Share buybacks affect ownership percentages and can influence share price; legal attention to disclosure and timing requirements is important.
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