Question : Case Study 71
LMN Enterprises is a startup aiming to raise funds for its expansion into international markets. The company's management is considering different methods of raising funds from the capital market.
Question :
If LMN Enterprises chooses to issue new shares to its existing shareholders, what is this method called?
Option 1: IPO (Initial Public Offering)
Option 2: Private Placement
Option 3: Rights Issue
Option 4: Follow-on Public Offering (FPO)
Correct Answer: Rights Issue
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Rights Issue
A rights issue involves a company issuing new shares to its existing shareholders. These existing shareholders are given the right to purchase additional shares in proportion to their existing ownership. This method allows the company to raise additional capital from its current investors before offering the remaining shares to the public, making it an efficient way to raise funds while maintaining the ownership structure.
