As previously announced back in March, Apple has now launched its plan to buy back some $10 billion in stock as a way to offset the shares it has awarded to executives and senior personnel. The purchase plan spans three years and, although technically underway, is controlled by the discretion of the board, which will determine the best times in the coming 36 months in which to buy stock and in what quantities. The plan is not expected to have any significant impact on the company's financials, or affect the dividend the company will pay to investors.
