Which of the Following Statements Concerning Stock Repurchases Is MOST

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning stock repurchases is MOST correct?

• A) Increasingly companies are using stock repurchases to distribute cash to their shareholders, but dividends remain the primary means to distribute cash.
• B) Companies currently spend more money on stock buybacks than on dividend payments.
• C) Repurchasing stock is strictly a financing decision made by the corporation.
• D) A tender offer is the only way to complete a stock repurchase due to SEC rules.

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