The Report
The recent financial crisis has brought to an end the extensive share repurchase activity seen in the last 25 years in UK listed companies. At the moment it is difficult to see when and if share repurchase activity will increase and what the repercussions will be for companies who have bought
back their shares in recent years.
This research study, which started before the credit crunch, investigates the motivations for share repurchases and the perceptions of their use by both the corporate and investor community. The findings of this research may act as a useful guide in this new uncertain future as to whether share repurchases will continue to be used and, if so, in what circumstances and by which companies.
The study uses a survey approach to obtain the views of managers of investment and non-investment companies and the investor community. Perceptions on the motivations for share repurchase activity are compared and contrasted as well as reflections on the role of regulation. The report concludes with four policy implications for managers and investors to consider.
ISBN 978-1 904574-545
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