A Company Acquires Its Own Stock to Hold as Treasury

A company acquires its own stock to hold as treasury stock. Where would this transaction appear if the company prepares the statement of cash flows using the indirect method or the direct method?

A) The acquisition of treasury stock would be presented in the operating activities section as a reduction in net income under the indirect method and as a cash payment under the direct method.
B) The acquisition of treasury stock would be presented in the financing activities section as a cash payment under both methods.
C) The acquisition of treasury stock would be presented in the non-cash investing and financing activities section under both methods.
D) The acquisition of treasury stock would be presented in the investing activities section as a cash payment under both methods.