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[shvetsov2005]

In theory, it may be possible to reduce capital structure to a financial calculation to get the most tax benefits by favoring debt, for example, or to boost earnings per share superficially through share buybacks. The result, however, may not be consistent with a company's business strategy.

Are you aware how do you "boost earnings per share superficially through share buybacks". Why would they boost? How does it work?

Alexander

[LucentShade]

I don't know how the share buybacks work, but "boost" in this sentence means "increase."