repurchase

American  

[ree-pur-chuhs] / riˈpɜr tʃəs /

verb (used with object)

repurchased, repurchasing

1. to buy again; regain by purchase.

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noun

1. the act of repurchasing.

adjective

1. of or relating to repurchase.

   a repurchase contract.

repurchase British  

/ riːˈpɜːtʃɪs /

verb

1. to buy back or buy again goods, securities, assets, etc

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noun

1. an act or instance of repurchasing

Other Word Forms

• repurchaser noun

Etymology

Origin of repurchase

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

Example Sentences

It also repurchases stock, which is a tax-advantaged return of capital, and has been involved in merger and acquisition activity.

From Barron's

The company also said it was putting additional share repurchases on hold to bolster its cash reserves for the Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch

Travelers’ board also authorized an additional $5 billion in share repurchases with no expiration date.

From Barron's

It then focuses on returning excess cash to shareholders through share repurchases, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway has not repurchased stock since May 2024, with its Class A shares down close to 10% from their peak.

From Barron's

Related Words

• pay off
• reclaim
• recoup
• regain
• repay
• restore
• win back