Question

"Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the rights agent? I The rights agent usually handles the mechanics of a rights offering II The rights agent is usually the existing transfer agent of the issuer III The rights agent issues the additional shares upon presentation of the rights certificates with payment"

Answer 1

Answer:

I, II, and III

I The rights agent usually handles the mechanics of a rights offering

II The rights agent is usually the existing transfer agent of the issuer

III The rights agent issues the additional shares upon presentation of the rights certificates with payment

Explanation:

Aright is defined as an offering to existing shareholders to purchase more shares. Usually there is a proportion of original shares the shareholder can now purchase. For example 1 to 5 shares means the shareholder can buy one share for every 5 old shares owned.

A rights agent is a person or entity that is responsible for maintaining records on behalf of rights holders.

When rights are issued, a rights agent is handles sales to shareholders, he is usually the initial transfer agent for the issuing company, and he issues the additional shares when payment and rights certificates are presented.