If Existing Shareholders Are Offered Rights to a New Issue

question 60

Multiple Choice

If existing shareholders are offered rights to a new issue of securities,those shareholders:

• A)will receive additional shares at no additional cost to themselves.
• B)will need to pay the current market price per share on the day they tend their rights.
• C)must participate in the offering if they wish to maintain their current ownership position.
• D)will pay the book price per share for each share obtained through the rights process.
• E)should expect to receive the book value per share for each right they have been granted.

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