What are the methods of share repurchase？

There are several methods of share repurchase, including:

1. Open market repurchases: This is the most common method of share repurchase, where the company buys back its own shares from the open market.

2. Tender offer: In this method, the company announces a tender offer to its shareholders, offering to buy back a certain number of shares at a premium price.

3. Dutch auction: This method involves the company setting a price range for the shares it wants to repurchase, and shareholders can offer to sell their shares within that range.

4. Accelerated share repurchase (ASR): In this method, the company enters into an agreement with an investment bank to repurchase a fixed number of shares at a predetermined price.

5. Targeted repurchase: In this method, the company buys back shares from specific shareholders, such as executives or large institutional investors.

6. Employee stock option repurchase: This method involves the company buying back shares that were issued as part of an employee stock option plan.