Max's Outlet Stock Currently Sells for $43 a Share

question 68

Multiple Choice

Max's Outlet stock currently sells for $43 a share.The firm has a rights offer outstanding for new equity shares with one right granted for each outstanding share.To purchase one new share,you must submit five rights and $38.What is the ex-rights stock price?

• A)$42.17
• B)$41.25
• C)$42.45
• D)$41.55
• E)$41.97

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