Firm X Needs to Net $12,800,000 from the Sale of Common

question 34

Multiple Choice

Firm X needs to net $12,800,000 from the sale of common stock. Its investment banker has informed the firm that the retail price will be $22 per share, and that the firm will receive $18.50 per share. Out-of-pocket and underwriting costs are $250,000. How many shares must be sold to achieve the desired net to the issuing firm?

• A)581,526
• B)654,545
• C)659,091
• D)705,406

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