Mauombo is correct - Shareholders should treat the notice as a...

Mauombo is correct - Shareholders should treat the notice as a backstop should a large parcel appear on the sell side.

While buybacks are typically seen in a positive light, critics question whether it really is the best way for a company to spend its money. This is not only because buybacks can create a degree of a moral hazard for management, whose pay packages are often tied to EPS, but also because every dollar used is money not available to develop new products, acquire a competitor or otherwise invest to grow the business.