European Share Buybacks In Perspective: €25 Bn/year?
European buybacks seem to be increasing by approximately 25 billion euros to a universe of 420 shares (excluding the banks) with a combined market capitalisation of 8 billion euros.
European buybacks seem to be increasing by approximately 25 billion euros to a universe of 420 shares (excluding the banks) with a combined market capitalisation of 8 billion euros.
There is a habitual practice on Wall Street of companies buying their own shares to reward shareholders who hold them, and at the same time give a bonus to top executives. The advantage of these share buybacks is that they are not taxed.