One of the Reasons for a Share Buy-Back Is to Avoid

question 12

True/False

One of the reasons for a share buy-back is to avoid a hostile takeover by an outside party.

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Definitions:

Initial Value Method

A method used in accounting to record investments based on their acquisition costs without any subsequent change except for impairments.

Treasury Stock Approach

A method of calculating the effect of share options on diluted earnings per share by assuming treasury shares are bought at the average market price.

Long-Term Liabilities

Liabilities that are not due to be settled within the next 12 months.

Equity Method

A method of accounting in which an investor records its investment in another entity at original cost and subsequently adjusts this amount for its share of the profits or losses of the investee.