Clark Inc. is trying to improve per-share returns for its investors by buying back shares of its own stock.[@@]
Clark, Barrington, Ill., an executive benefits firm, says its board has agreed to spend an extra $20 million to buy back company stock and to set up a 10b5-1 stock trading plan.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b5-1 lets companies set up written, prearranged stock buyback programs.