Why Are Preemptive Rights Important to Shareholders?

Preemptive rights grant existing shareholders buying preference when new shares of the company are issued. Essentially, the purpose of preemptive rights is to guarantee that an existing shareholder’s ownership interest is not reduced if the company issues more shares. A shareholder is an individual who owns shares of stock (units of ownership that represent fractional parts, …

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