All other things equal, what is the effect on eamings per share when a corporation acquires shares of its own stock on the open market? Multiple Choice Decrease. Increase. No effect if the shares are held as treasury shares. Increase only if the shares are considered to be retired.
All other things equal, what is the effect on eamings per share when a corporation acquires shares of its own stock on the open market? Multiple Choice Decrease. Increase. No effect if the shares are held as treasury shares. Increase only if the shares are considered to be retired.
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Transcribed Image Text:All other things equal, what is the effect on earnings per share when a corporation acquires shares of its own stock on the open market?
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Decrease.
Increase.
No effect if the shares are held as treasury shares.
Increase only if the shares are considered to be retired.
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