In a secondary equity offering, the market value of the old shares determines the price of the new shares.

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In a secondary equity offering, the new shares are offered at a price determined by the market value of the old shares. This is because the new shares dilute the ownership of the existing shareholders, so the price of the new shares must reflect the market value of the company's existing equity.

In a Secondary Equity Offering, the Market Value of the Old