A firm is planning to issue bonds to make an equity repurchase to increase its stock price. It is basing its analysis on the fact that there will be fewer shares outstanding after the repurchases, and higher earnings per share.  Will the higher earnings per share always translate into a higher stock price? a. No b. Depends on stock price c. Yes d. Indifferent

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A firm is planning to issue bonds to make an equity repurchase to increase its stock price. It is basing its analysis on the fact that there will be fewer shares outstanding after the repurchases, and higher earnings per share. 

Will the higher earnings per share always translate into a higher stock price?

a. No
b. Depends on stock price
c. Yes
d. Indifferent
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