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The case against share buybacks (app.newsoveraudio.com)
4 points by hickeygareth 3067 days ago
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Share buybacks are purely to boost exec remuneration. At these prices they should be stopped or at least restricted based on company debt, etc.
A price-to-book cap (similar to Berkshire's) or a share price limit should be set from the outset alright.