7. consider the same scenario as in the previous question: june

Consider the same scenario as in the previous question:

June Smith, a process engineer, has sold her 15-year patent for a new etching process to Silica Labs, Inc. In return, she has received $500,000 in cash and, based on its value on the sale date, $200,000 in common stock in Silica Labs. The stock is forecasted to double in market value over the next two months.

Assuming that Silica Labs holds some long-term debt, which of the following describes the effect of the transaction on Silica Labs?