Rights Offering
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They allow a company to raise capital without diluting the ownership stakes of its existing shareholders. -
They provide existing shareholders with the opportunity to maintain their proportionate ownership in the company. -
They can be a less expensive way for a company to raise capital compared to other options such as debt financing or issuing new shares to the general public.
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They can be complex and time-consuming to execute. -
They may not be suitable for all companies, particularly those with a large number of small shareholders. -
They may be less successful if shareholders do not have the financial resources or inclination to purchase additional shares.