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Repurchasing: meaning, definitions and examples

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repurchasing

 

[ rɪˈpɜːr.tʃəs.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial transactions

Repurchasing refers to the act of buying back something that was previously sold or disposed of. This term is often used in the context of companies repurchasing their own shares in order to reduce the number of outstanding shares in the market. This can have various effects, such as increasing the stock price and providing an opportunity for shareholders to realize value. Repurchasing can also apply to other assets, including real estate or merchandise, allowing individuals or organizations to regain possession.

Synonyms

acquisition, buyback, retrieval

Examples of usage

  • The company announced its plan for repurchasing stock.
  • He is repurchasing the vintage car he sold years ago.
  • The board members discussed the benefits of repurchasing shares.
  • She considered repurchasing the artwork at the auction.
  • They are repurchasing the rights to the book series.

Translations

Translations of the word "repurchasing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompra

🇮🇳 फिर से खरीदना

🇩🇪 Rückkauf

🇮🇩 pembelian kembali

🇺🇦 повторна купівля

🇵🇱 odkupienie

🇯🇵 再購入

🇫🇷 rachat

🇪🇸 recompra

🇹🇷 yeniden satın alma

🇰🇷 재구매

🇸🇦 إعادة الشراء

🇨🇿 zpětný odkup

🇸🇰 spätný odkup

🇨🇳 回购

🇸🇮 ponovna nakup

🇮🇸 endursölu

🇰🇿 қайта сатып алу

🇬🇪 დაბრუნების ყიდვა

🇦🇿 geri alma

🇲🇽 recompra

Word origin

The term 'repurchasing' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with 'purchasing', which comes from the Latin word 'purchasare', meaning 'to buy'. The evolution of commerce and financial practices in the 20th century popularized this term, especially with the rise of stock market activities. Corporations began to recognize the strategic advantages of repurchasing their shares in the 1980s as a mechanism for boosting shareholder value. The practice has since become a common financial strategy among companies looking to enhance their market position and manage their capital structure. Today's financial markets continue to see repurchasing as a relevant and powerful tool for both public and private entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,628, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.