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What: Shares of asset manager Legg Mason
So what: The company said today it would repurchase $1.25 billion in convertible senior notes from KKR
Now what: The company will be selling new senior notes to pay for the debt repurchase so it doesn't change the company's debt level dramatically. As of March 31, 2012, the company had $1.4 billion of cash on hand as well, so there's plenty to fund the stock repurchase. I see this as a positive for shareholders but would like to see the stock come down from its high today before buying in at a premium.
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