Big Box retailing has a market capitalization of $500 million and 4 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 ten shares at a price of $1.00 per share. How much money will this raise, if all shareholders exercise their rights?
A) $20.0 million
B) $40.0 million
C) $60.0 million
D) $80.0 million
Answer: B
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