Carl Icahn Posts Letter About Apple on Blog

Carl Icahn Posts Letter About Apple on Blog

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The transcript discusses the need for Apple to increase the pace and magnitude of its share repurchases, as suggested by an investor. It highlights Apple's current valuation and the potential for selling buybacks via tender offers. The discussion also touches on Apple's excessive liquidity, with $133 billion in net cash, and the suggestion to use this cash to accelerate share repurchases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main suggestion made regarding Apple's share repurchases?

To stop share repurchases altogether

To maintain the current pace of share repurchases

To increase the pace and magnitude of share repurchases

To decrease the pace of share repurchases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the closing price of Apple shares mentioned in the transcript?

$203.00

$100.80

$180.20

$150.50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial strategy is suggested for Apple regarding buybacks?

To issue new shares

To increase dividends

To consider selling buybacks via a tender offer

To invest in new technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the amount of net cash Apple has on its balance sheet?

$150 billion

$133 billion

$200 billion

$100 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested use for Apple's excessive liquidity?

To expand into new markets

To invest in real estate

To increase employee salaries

To accelerate and increase the magnitude of share repurchases