A Rights Offering That Gives Existing Target Shareholders the Right

question 17

Multiple Choice

A rights offering that gives existing target shareholders the right to buy shares in either the target or the acquirer at a deeply discounted price once certain conditions are met is called a:

• A)golden parachute.
• B)poison pill.
• C)classified board.
• D)white knight.
• E)recapitalization.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

The amounts owed by a business to its suppliers or creditors for goods and services received, representing short-term liabilities.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that are due to a company from its clients for the delivery of goods and services which payment is pending.

Net Assets

The total assets of a company minus its total liabilities; a measure of its financial health and value.

Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a property or business, calculated as the difference between the total assets and total liabilities.