Réachat

Réachat is a French term that translates to "buyback" or "repurchase" in English. It refers to the act of a company buying back its own shares from the open market or directly from shareholders. This can be done for various strategic reasons, including to reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can increase earnings per share and potentially boost the stock price. Companies might also repurchase shares to signal to the market that they believe their stock is undervalued, or to offset the dilution caused by employee stock options.

Another context for réachat can be found in the realm of debt instruments. A borrower might engage in a debt buyback, where they repurchase their own outstanding bonds or loans before their maturity date. This can be a way to reduce future interest payments, improve the company's balance sheet, or take advantage of favorable market conditions. In some cases, a government might conduct a sovereign debt buyback.

The term réachat can also appear in lease agreements, particularly in real estate. In this scenario, it refers to the option for a buyer to repurchase a property from the seller at a predetermined price and within a specified timeframe, often under certain conditions. This is less common in standard residential leases and might be found in more complex commercial or investment property transactions.