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Re:Dole Food Had Too Many Shares by r00fus on Friday February 17, 2017 @03:12PM (#13671311)
Is this then the logical/extreme conclusion of share buybacks programs?
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Re:Dole Food Had Too Many Shares by ptaipale on Friday February 17, 2017 @04:39PM (#13671927)
No. That was a misunderstanding. Share buyback is just an alternative to paying out dividends.
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