Stock buybacks are always going to be a dubious subject. Some will contend that it is an efficient practice for prudent balance sheet management. Others will argue that there is a better use of a company's capital than buying back its stock. As a company, issuing stock (after their IPO) may be a sensible way to raise capital. If its shares float bloated, buying stock may make sense to reach the company's true value.

On the other hand, instead of buying back stock, the company should deploy its capital into R & D or modernize its infrastructure. Stock buybacks are generally bullish for the stock but may lead to a credit rating downgrade for the company. With this kind of dichotomy, the company should have a clear objective for its strategy.

What is your position on stock buybacks, and how does the new tax affect your position? Please explain. What is the main purpose of the U.S. Buyback tax, and how have companies responded to the new U.S. Buyback Tax? Please discuss.

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My position on stock buybacks is nuanced Stock buybacks can be an effective tool for companies to manage their capital structure return value to share... View the full answer