Which of the Following Statements About Treasury Stock Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about treasury stock is true?

• A)Few corporations have treasury stock.
• B)Purchasing treasury stock is done to eliminate hostile shareholder buyouts.
• C)Companies acquire treasury stock to increase the number of shares outstanding.
• D)Companies acquire treasury stock to decrease earnings per share.

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