Stock Repurchases May Be Made for All of the Following

question 89

Multiple Choice

Stock repurchases may be made for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) to make shares available for stock option plans.
• B) to help discourage an unfriendly take-over by reducing the number of publicly traded shares.
• C) to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding and thereby raising earnings per share.
• D) to make shares available for stock dividends.

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