In a Rights Offering, the

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a rights offering, the

• A) amount of debt in the capital structure increases by the amount of the rights offering.
• B) total equity remains constant while the number of shares of ordinary share outstanding increases.
• C) underwriter offers the investing public a certain number of shares at a certain price.
• D) existing shareholders are given the first opportunity to purchase new shares in proportion to their current ownership position.

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