Big Box Retailing Has a Market Capitalization of $500 Million

question 52

Multiple Choice

Big Box retailing has a market capitalization of $500 million and 20 million shares outstanding.In order to finance its growth,the management of Big Box plans to raise further capital through a rights issue.All shareholders will be issued ten rights to purchase a new share at a price of $1.50.What will the price of a share be after the SEO,if all shareholders exercise their rights?

• A)$2.32
• B)$2.41
• C)$2.50
• D)$3.64

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Definitions:

Money Supply

The sum of financial resources accessible within an economy at a given moment, encompassing cash, coins, and amounts present in both checking and savings accounts.

Government Purchases

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Taxes

Mandatory monetary fees or different forms of charges levied on taxpayers by government entities with the purpose of financing government operations and a range of public spending.

Fiscal Policy

Government adjustments to its spending levels and tax rates to monitor and influence a nation’s economy.