Newdex Has Net Income of $3,000,000 (INCLUDING the Effect of Expected

question 86

Multiple Choice

Newdex has net income of $3,000,000 (INCLUDING the effect of expected underwriting costs) and 1,000,000 shares outstanding. It needs to raise $5,000,000 in funds for a new asset. Its investment banker plans to sell an issue of common stock to the public for $40, less a spread of 10%. How much must Newdex's after-tax income increase to prevent dilution of EPS?

• A)$40,000
• B)$416,667
• C)$350,000
• D)None of these options

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