RIGHTS ISSUE

an additional issue of shares by the company to existing share holders and at an advantageous, discounted, price. A means for the company to raise new funds for further development or to finance a new acquisition for cash. A 2 for 5 rights at 145p means that the existing share holder has the right to acquire a further 2 shares for every 5 currently held at a new cost of 145p per share acquired.