Which of the Following Statements Is a Reason Why a Company

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a reason why a company would buy treasury stock?

• A) because management believes the market price of stock is undervalued
• B) to have stock available to issue to employees in stock option plans
• C) to avoid a hostile takeover
• D) all of these are reasons a company would buy treasury stock

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