Part of the shares held in treasury will be retained and used to meet future obligations under share - based incentive plans. (wolterskluwer.com)
In addition to the money it now spends on content, it also has more than $ 12 billion in future obligations for shows it has ordered. (nytimes.com)
Dealing with one buyer is usually easier than selling off assets, and a sale may free you from future obligations, once you have repaid your creditors. (debt.org)