Stock Buyback
/ˈstɒk ˈbaɪˌbæk/
Definitions
- (n.) A corporation's repurchase of its own shares from the marketplace, reducing outstanding shares and often used to return capital to shareholders.
The company announced a stock buyback to increase shareholder value.
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- stock buybacks
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Commentary
Stock buybacks can affect shareholder rights and market perception; legal scrutiny often focuses on timing and disclosure under securities regulations.
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