Reasons for Stock Repurchases Include All of the Following Except

question 141

Multiple Choice

Reasons for stock repurchases include all of the following except:

• A) to sell off shares used in management stock option incentive programs, in which managers can purchase shares of stock at pre-specified prices.
• B) to use in stock-based acquisitions of other firms.
• C) the firm has too little cash and sees its own stock as one of its most attractive sales alternatives.
• D) The firm cannot issue bonds

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Definitions:

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not expected to be converted to cash in the near term.

Additional Funds Needed

The extra amount of financing a company requires to fund its operations and growth beyond its current financial resources.

AFN Equation

Stands for Additional Funds Needed, a financial formula used to determine the additional financing a company will require in the future, based on its growth plans and financial policies.

Sales Growth Rate

The increase in sales over a specific period, typically expressed as a percentage, highlighting the company's ability to expand its operations and revenue.