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How does a stock buyback impact AutoZone’s balance sheet?

In December 2013, the Board of Directors of AutoZone Inc., an auto parts retailer, approved an increase of $750 million in its stock buyback program.  Since 1998, AutoZone’s board of directors has approved $14.2 billion in buybacks. Questions On the date of the announcement that AutoZone has authorized the increase in its share buyback program, […]

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What does the two-for-one stock split at Tractor Supply mean for shareholders?

The Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock on August 29, 2013. The following news release appeared in PR Newswire in 2013: “BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors […]

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How many shares of stock would be issued in LinkedIn’s $1 billion stock offering?

In September 2013, LinkedIn (LNKD) filed paperwork with the SEC for a $1 billion stock offering of its Class A common stock. LinkedIn reported that it would be using the proceeds from the stock issuance for working capital, expansion of product and sales organizations, and capital expenditures. On August 30, 2013 (a few days before […]

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What does the 2% stock dividend at Arrow Financial Services mean for shareholders?

Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW) declared a stock dividend on August 28, 2013. The following news release appeared in PR Newswire:  “GLENS FALLS, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Thomas J. Murphy, President and CEO, announced that a 2% stock dividend was declared on August 28, 2013 and will be distributed on September 27, 2013. Shareholders of record on September 19, 2013, will […]

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