A Subsidiary Issues New Shares of Common Stock at an Amount

question 1

Multiple Choice

A subsidiary issues new shares of common stock at an amount below book value. Outsiders buy all of these shares. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The parent's additional paid-in capital will be increased.
• B) The parent's investment in subsidiary will be increased.
• C) The parent's retained earnings will be increased.
• D) The parent's additional paid-in capital will be decreased.
• E) The parent's retained earnings will be decreased.

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Definitions:

Market Making

A financial service activity where a firm quotes both buy and sell prices for financial instruments, facilitating liquidity and trading activity in the market.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods or services, which may include fees, taxes, or other costs beyond the price of the product itself.

Wealth

The total value of all financial assets and tangible possessions owned by an individual or entity after deducting liabilities.

Ask

The lowest price a seller is willing to accept for a given asset in financial markets; also known as the offer price.