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A corporation executes an open-market share repurchase of $50 million using excess cash.
Which of the following best describes the immediate impact on the three financial statements?
- Cash from Financing Activities decreases by $50 million, Cash on the Balance Sheet decreases by $50 million, and Treasury Stock (a contra-equity account) increases by $50 million.
- Cash from Operating Activities decreases by $50 million, and long-term assets decrease by $50 million.
- Net Income on the Income Statement decreases by $50 million, reducing Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet.
- Cash from Financing Activities increases by $50 million, and Common Stock on the Balance Sheet increases by $50 million.
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