Agreed Revlis, but the exchanges are littered with companies that AUTHORIZED a buyback but failed to do it. Didn't thrill new investors that much as indicated by current share price. Whether right or wrong a stock split announcement is seen by investors as a signal of strength and a prod to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date. Blame Wade B. cook or whoever you want, but that's the game, imo
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