Enthusiasm for share repurchases by A-share listed companies continues to rise. Following the implementation of repurchase programs by more than 900 listed companies last year, 134 listed companies have implemented repurchases in less than a month into 2022. As of January 19, 2022, more than 1,000 listed companies have implemented repurchases since last year, with a total amount of more than 120 billion yuan. Industry insiders said that the recovery of performance and confidence in the future stock price rise has prompted listed companies to frequently implement repurchases, and in the long run, repurchases will also help improve the employee incentive mechanism and optimize the equity structure. (Economic Reference Newspaper)