Why might a company repurchase its own stock? A) It believes that the market undervalues its shares B) To offset dilutive effects of employee stock options granted C) To recognize an economic gain when the treasury shares are later sold for a profit D) To improve earnings per share by reducing the denominator E) All of the above is it just A and B or is it all of the above

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