When Issuing New Stock, a Firm Received $50 Million While

question 77

Multiple Choice

When issuing new stock, a firm received $50 million while the underwriting spread was $4 million and total direct expenses were $6 million.The %age of the proceeds absorbed by direct expenses was:

• A)7.14%.
• B)8.00%.
• C)10.71%.
• D)12.00%.

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