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    Question

    Which term is called when a company buys its own

    outstanding shares to reduce the number of shares available on the open market?
    A Buyback Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Share repurchase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Repo Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A & B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E B & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A buyback, also known as a share repurchase, is when a company buys its own outstanding shares to reduce the number of shares available on the open market. Companies buy back shares for a number of reasons, such as to increase the value of remaining shares available by reducing the supply or to prevent other shareholders from taking a controlling stake.

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