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George owns 500 of the 5000 shares outstanding of General Myopics. GM plans to issue 600 new shares. If George has preemptive rights, he may:
a. buy all 600 shares before anyone else.
b. buy 600 shares at the same price he paid for the other stock.
c. buy 60 shares before anyone else.
d. buy 6 shares at a discount of 10%.
Buy 60 shares before anyone else.
Preemptive right means that the shareholder can maintain his proportionate shareholding in case of issue of fresh shares. Since George owns 10% of the
outstanding shares, he has the right to subscribe to 10% of the fresh issue of 600 shares, ie, 60 shares.
