RE: Buybacks22 Dec 2020 20:03
Tricky,
I can explain some:-
If a company is doing well and has cash that is not required in the current operation, they have several choices
Leaving it on the balance sheet is inefficient and attracts predators
They can pay a dividend but that money leaves the company for good
They can buy back shares into treasury, retaining control, reduce free float, increase eps and encourage more prospective buyers on board....
This was one of my specialist subjects at the LBS....
And finally, when they come to merge/buy another business they have the wherewithals to do a deal without having to raise more funds (at least partially).
Hope that helps .
JR