The Huff Co

question 84

Multiple Choice

The Huff Co.has just gone public.Under a firm commitment agreement,Huff received $21.50 for each of the 6 million shares sold.The initial offering price was $23.65 per share,and the stock rose to $31.42 per share in the first few minutes of trading.Huff paid $1,260,000 in direct legal and other costs,and $390,000 in indirect costs.The flotation costs were what percentage of the funds raised?

• A)38.56 percent
• B)40.32 percent
• C)41.68 percent
• D)48.03 percent
• E)49.09 percent

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Definitions:

Average Investment

An approach for calculating the mean amount invested over a particular period, considering both the initial and final investment levels.

Present Value Index

The present value index is a ratio used to determine the present value of future cash flows relative to the initial investment cost.

Net Present Value Analysis

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculating the present value of expected cash flows less the initial investment.

Capital Investment

Capital investment denotes funds invested in a company or enterprise for the purpose of furthering its business objectives, such as purchasing machinery or buildings.