Share Buyback — Treasury Shares
The telecom repurchases its own listed shares in the open market.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury Shares (Contra-Equity) | Equity (-) | 25,000,000.00 | - |
| Cash / Bank | Asset (-) | - | 25,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Share buybacks are an alternative to dividends for returning capital to shareholders. Treasury shares are held at cost as a contra-equity item — they reduce total equity. They can be cancelled or reissued later.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Share buybacks are executed through the stock exchange or broker under a Board-approved buyback programme. Each purchase is recorded in the equity module at the purchase cost. Treasury shares are presented as a deduction from equity (contra-equity) — not as an asset. The cost per treasury share is tracked for future EPS calculations (treasury shares are excluded from the weighted average number of shares). When treasury shares are cancelled, they are removed from both the treasury share balance and share capital/premium. When reissued (e.g., for employee share scheme vesting), the treasury share cost is compared to the reissuance price — any difference is taken to share premium (gain) or retained earnings (loss).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that the buyback was within the Board-approved programme limits (number of shares and maximum price per share). Test that treasury shares are presented as contra-equity (not as a financial asset). Verify that treasury shares held are excluded from EPS denominator calculations. Confirm that buyback activities comply with Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) regulations on share buybacks (permitted programmes, disclosure requirements). Review whether the buyback programme was properly disclosed as a material transaction during the buyback period.
📄 Required Documentation
Board resolution approving the buyback programme, JSC regulatory approval or notification, broker trade confirmations, treasury share register (by purchase date and cost), EPS calculation (excluding treasury shares), cancellation or reissuance records, and JSC disclosure of buyback transactions.
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