Understanding and Avoiding Illegal Share Buybacks
Welcome to our guide on illegal share buybacks.
What is a share buyback? A share buyback is the acquisition by a company of its own shares. It can be a useful way to return value to shareholders, boost earnings per share or provide an exit for shareholders.
In this video, we cover the essentials of share buybacks, highlighting the key legal requirements and common pitfalls. Learn how to ensure your share buybacks are compliant and avoid severe penalties.
For more information or personalised advice, get in touch with Mei Chung.
About the author
Mei Chung is an Associate in the Corporate, Commercial and Finance team. She advises entrepreneurs, investors and established businesses across a variety of sectors on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
Her core areas of expertise include:
- Startup and scaleup investments
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate advisory
