repurchase
Americanverb (used with object)
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Mattel has spent $1.2 billion in the last three years to buy back shares, with an additional $1.5-billion share repurchase planned for the next three years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
PVH also said it expects to repurchase at least $300 million worth of shares this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He expects the repurchase “to be even slightly higher than this.”
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Assuming that it continues to repurchase shares, combined with the $52.7 million repurchased during the fiscal third quarter, this represents a 1.1% return of capital to shareholders.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Kabuo pulled into a turnout one rainy afternoon and explained to her in grave tones that he intended to repurchase his parents’ property as soon as the chance arose.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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