The Direct Interactive Publishing Company Is Planning to Raise $200

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Essay

The Direct Interactive Publishing Company is planning to raise $200 million dollars in new capital. There are currently 50 million shares outstanding with an estimated market price of $60 each. The corporate officers are debating whether to use a rights offering (with or without a standby underwriting) or have the issue fully underwritten. The company is currently listed on a regional exchange and plans to list on a national exchange after the security issue. List and explain three advantages/disadvantages of each method.

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Definitions:

Internal Business Audit

An internal business audit is a comprehensive examination of a company’s internal controls, processes, systems, and governance, aiming to assess operational efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and enhance risk management.

Controls

Defense mechanisms (also called countermeasures).

Exclusive Rights

Legal rights granted to an individual or organization, giving them sole exploitation over a creative work, invention, or proprietary information.

Invention Or A Process

A novel and useful idea, device, method, or discovery that can be protected under patent law.