Calculating Costs of Issuing Stock Paige's Purses, Inc

question 45

Multiple Choice

Calculating Costs of Issuing Stock Paige's Purses, Inc., needs to raise $25 million to finance plant expansion. In discussions with its investment bank, Paige's learns that the bankers recommend an offer price (or gross proceeds) of $50 per share and Paige's will receive $45 per share. What is the underwriter's spread on the issue?

• A) $5
• B) $45
• C) $50
• D) $0

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