A Rights Issue Offers the Firm's Shareholders One New Share

question 78

Multiple Choice

A rights issue offers the firm's shareholders one new share of stock at $40 for every three shares of stock they currently own.What should be the stock price after the rights issue if the stock sells for $80 per share before the issue?

• A) $56.67
• B) $60.00
• C) $70.00
• D) $71.33

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