A companys equity currently sells for 45 per share. Last week the firm issued rights to raise

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A company’s equity currently sells for £45 per share. Last week the firm issued rights to raise new equity. To purchase a new share, a shareholder must remit £10 and three rights.

(a) What is the ex-rights share price?

(b) What is the price of one right?

(c) When will the price drop occur? Why will it occur then?

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Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9780077173630

3rd Edition

Authors: David Hillier, Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan, Jeffrey F. Jaffe

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