Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Which

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for which a company may purchase treasury stock?

• A) to avoid a takeover by an outside party by increasing the number of outstanding shares that have voting rights
• B) to increase net assets by buying low and selling high
• C) to support the company's stock price
• D) to reward valued employees with stock

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