A Firm in the Mining Industry Whose Major Assets Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

A firm in the mining industry whose major assets are cash, equipment, and a closed facility may sell at a premium to the market value of its assets. This premium is most plausibly attributed to

• A)nearsighted investors.
• B)the low exercise price held by its shareholders.
• C)the option to open the facility when prices rise dramatically.
• D)all of the options are correct.

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