buybacks

What are share buybacks and why do companies do it?

Companies may find they have excess cash but see no opportunities for expansion. In this situation, they may want to participate in a buyback to use these funds which can increase their ownership. In this article we talk about what a share buyback is and why companies participate in them. What is a share buyback? Share buybacks occur when a company repurchases their own shares so they can gain back some ownership from shareholders. They do this by offering shareholders …

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