Use the Information for the Question(s)below

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Rockwood Industries has 100 million shares outstanding,a current share price of $25,and no debt.Rockwood's management believes that the shares are underpriced,and that the true value is $30 per share.Rockwood plans to pay $250 million in cash to its shareholders by repurchasing shares.Management expects that very soon new information will come out that will cause investors to revise their opinion of the firm and agree with Rockwood's assessment of the firm's true value.
-Assume that Rockwood is not able to repurchase shares prior to the market becoming aware of the new information regarding Rockwood's true value.If Rockwood repurchases the shares following the release of the new information,then the number of shares outstanding following the repurchase is closest to:

• A)92 million.
• B)90 million.
• C)75 million.
• D)10 million.

---

Definitions:

Probationary Period

A trial period at the beginning of employment during which an employer can evaluate an employee’s performance and fit with the company.

ISO 9000

A set of international standards for quality management and quality assurance designed to help companies ensure they meet customer and other stakeholder needs.

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information leads one party in a transaction to select undesirable risks without the other party's knowledge.

Deductible

The amount paid out of pocket by the policyholder before an insurance company pays a claim.