In: Accounting
Which of the following is not a reason for which a company may purchase treasury stock?
A.
to increase net assets by buying low and selling high
B.
to avoid a takeover by an outside party by increasing the number of outstanding shares that have voting rights
C.
to support the company's stock price
D.
to reward valued employees with stock
Answer) A.to increase net assets by buying low and selling high
Companies generally don't buy their own stocks from the markets to make profits and increase net assets. These would affect the volatility of the stock.