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All Other Things Equal, What Is the Effect on Earnings

Question 14

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All other things equal, what is the effect on earnings per share when a corporation acquires shares of its own stock on the open market?

A) Decrease.
B) No effect if the shares are held as treasury shares.
C) Increase only if the shares are considered to be retired.
D) Increase.

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