b) The new shares which are issued in a rights issue are offered to the existing shareholders at discount. Explain why and what effect the discount has on the wealth of the individual shareholder

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(b) The new shares which are issued in a rights issue are offered to the existing shareholders at
discount. Explain why and what effect the discount has on the wealth of the individual
shareholder.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) The new shares which are issued in a rights issue are offered to the existing shareholders at discount. Explain why and what effect the discount has on the wealth of the individual shareholder.
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