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06.10.2017 - Studies

Stock repurchases up again

by Philipp Immenkötter

In the current year, six DAX and MDAX companies have already invested a total of over four billion euros in buybacks. Other companies have already announced further repurchases.

The companies are motivated by the recent success in timing the repurchases and by the current high takeover activity, which indicates a favourable valuation level.

Please note: this study is only available in German.

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