Share Repurchase
/ˈʃɛər rɪˌpɜːrtʃəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The corporate action in which a company buys back its own outstanding shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of shares available.
The board approved a share repurchase to increase shareholder value.
Forms
- share repurchases
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Commentary
Share repurchases are often used as a mechanism to return capital to shareholders and can affect per-share metrics; careful legal drafting should clarify the authority, limits, and effects on shareholder rights.
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