The Shoe Co

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Shoe Co. has determined that as a result of its rights offering, its share price fell from a rights-on price of $38.50 to an ex-rights price of $37.62 per share. The rights offer was for $8.05 million with a per-share subscription price of $35. How many shares of stock were outstanding before the offering?

• A) 705,811
• B) 703,230
• C) 636,250
• D) 684,773
• E) 672,500

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Surplus

The total value created in a supply chain, measured as the difference between the value of the final product to the customer and the costs incurred in bringing the product to market.

Sourcing Processes

The procedures and steps taken by a company to identify, evaluate, and contract suppliers for goods and services.

Sourcing Strategy

The approach a company takes to determine how and where it will obtain its products or services.

Lowest Possible Cost

The minimal expense incurred in the production or procurement of goods, often pursued through efficient processes and economies of scale.