Share repurchases and the protection of shareholders* KATHLEEN VAN DER LINDE** 1 Introduction From a creditor’s perspective there is not much difference between the payment of a dividend in respect of a share and a payment for the acquisition or repurchase of that share. However‚ from the point of view of the shareholder a dividend is a return on capital while a repurchase is a return of capital to the vendor shareholder. Share repurchases change the structure of the company’s share capital
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paid more for working more. However sometimes‚ companies abuse this by making the worker work more and get paid less‚ a problem that is still existing in the world. In order for the workers’ voices to be heard‚ they must come together to file a complaint and form a union to fight for their individual rights and have a better working condition and better payment. Historically‚ there were many instances that workers stood up for themselves and formed a union to negotiate with the
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General Psychology: Chapter 7 1. 2. The study of memory primarily involves examining the processes of 3. A) 4. extinction‚ generalization‚ and discrimination. B) reinforcement‚ primacy‚ and recency. C) classical conditioning and operant conditioning. D) encoding‚ storage‚ and retrieval. 5. 6. Encoding is the memory process primarily concerned with 7. A) 8. getting information into memory. B) retaining information over time. C) taking information out of storage. D) registering
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Types of shares: Share issued by a company can be divided into following categories: (I) Preference Shares: According to section 85 of the Companies Act‚ 1956‚ persons holding preference shares‚ called preference shareholders‚ are assured of a preferential dividend at a fixed rate during the life of the company. They also carry a preferential right over other shareholders to be paid first in case of winding up of the company. Thus‚ they enjoy preferential rights in the matter of: (a) Payment of
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– Case Study 1 Mr. E.‚ age 53‚ has a history of alcoholism and came to his physician because of recent anorexia‚ nausea‚ and diarrhea‚ as well as heart palpitations and fatigue. He has been taking his diuretic tablet‚ but not his vitamin and mineral supplement. An ECG and blood tests indicate hypokalemia. Discussion Questions 1. Discuss the possible factors contributing to his electrolyte imbalance and the rationale for his signs and symptoms. 2. What are the signs of hypokalemia and why is it
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School Uniforms School uniforms have been debated about since the 1900’s and are still talked about to this day. Initially favored by private schools‚ uniforms have slowly snuck their way into the public school system. People in favor of uniforms say they make school safer‚ whereas others with opposing beliefs say they infringe upon students individuality. (newsela.com) In this essay‚ I will explain why school uniforms should not be a requirement in ANY schools. The main reason school uniforms
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law office‚ corporation‚ governmental agency or other entity who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work (ABA‚ 2018). Paralegals cannot give any legal advice‚ negotiate fees‚ or represent clients in court. When complying with Model Rule 5.3‚ paralegals are required to work under a supervisory attorney that is responsible for conduct of the paralegal should any Rules of Professional Conduct be violated. The supervising lawyer
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Neurological Processes PSY/340 Neurological Processes Every animal has a brain‚ but humans have a more complex and unique brain in terms of giving individuals the power to think‚ plan‚ speak‚ act‚ and behave. It is an extremely complex organ that consists of many areas that all work together in unison in order for the body to perform the tasks it is told to perform. The brain is responsible for controlling both voluntary and involuntary actions and coordinates and controls other organs in the
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one to decide whom their their leader? There are three reasons why americans should be required to vote. Firstly‚ voting should already be compulsory‚ or required‚ because the people have to decide whom their leader is going to be. Secondly‚ this system can change the nation greatly in either a good or a bad way. Lastly‚ there can be a great outcome out of compulsory voting‚ like a win-win. One reason why Americans should be required to vote is because the people have to decide whom their leader
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Recruitment and selection processes Index Executive summary 3 1. Analysis 3 1.1 Vacant position analysis 3 1.2 Position description 4 1.3 Advertisement 4 1.4 Shortlisting 6 1.5 Interview preparation 6 1.6 Interview applicant 8 1.7 Reference check 9 1.8 Job offer 9 2. Evidence and referenced sources 10 3. Conclusion 10 4. Recommendations 11 Reference list 11 Executive summary This report is based on a
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