What are the advantages of a rights offer over a cash offer when issuing new shares?

A) It enables a firm to attract new investors from outside its current owners.
B) It enables a firm to issue equity without imposing a loss on current shareholders.
C) It enables a firm to access new sources of capital to fund its growth.
D) It enables a firm to attract new investors by offering them a windfall from the difference between the price of the issued stock and the price of stock after the offering.


Answer: B

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