Explain Some of the Forces Leading Companies to Pursue International

question 75

Essay

Explain some of the forces leading companies to pursue international operations.

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Definitions:

Preferred Shares

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common shares, often paid dividends before common shareholders.

Treasury Shares

Previously outstanding shares repurchased by a corporation that are not canceled or restored to unissued status.

Repurchased Shares

Stocks that have been bought back by the issuing company from shareholders, reducing the amount of outstanding shares on the market.

Outstanding Shares

A corporation’s shares currently held by shareholders.