Stock repurchase A company repurchase of common stock outstanding has which of the following effects on the balance sheet?

a. an increase in shares outstanding

b. an increase in stockholder equity

c. a decrease in paid-in capital

d. a positive investment cash flow

Use the following raw data to answer the next four questions:

Net income

$8

Depreciation/amortization

$2

Repurchase of outstanding common stock

$5

Issuance of new debt

$9

Sale of property

$6

Purchase of equipment

$7

Dividend payments

$2