If the Market Price of Existing Publicly Traded Shares Declines

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the market price of existing publicly traded shares declines due to the announcement of a seasoned issue of stock, the decline is referred to as which one of the following?

• A)Spread
• B)Direct underwriting cost
• C)Underpricing
• D)Direct issue cost
• E)Abnormal return

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Entrepreneur

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