Frequently asked questions
What are shares of stock that have been repurchased by the corporation called?
Shares bought back by the corporation are called treasury stock.
When a corporation repurchases its stock as treasury stock, what happens to the number of shares outstanding?
When a corporation repurchases its stock as treasury stock, the number of shares outstanding decreases.
Is treasury stock the same as buyback?
Yes, treasury stock means shares bought back by the company and held in its treasury, lowering the number of outstanding shares.