Question 23

Prior to 1 July 2023, the share capital account of MAGA Ltd had a balance of $6 million, reflecting their issued capital of 1 million ordinary shares, issued at $6.00 and paid in full. On 1 July 2023, MAGA Ltd announced a 1-for-4 rights issue, with each new share issued under the rights scheme being sold for $20.00, payable in full upon accepting the offer. Costs associated with the issue amount to $1 million. Assuming that all shareholders exercise their rights in full, what will the balance of the share capital account be once the rights issue is complete? (Note: to be clear, we are looking for the dollar balance, NOT the number of outstanding shares)

		12250000
		10000000
		12000000
		6250000