An Underwriter Is Quoting the Following Rates for the Issue

question 146

Multiple Choice

An underwriter is quoting the following rates for the issue of new securities on behalf of a firm on a firm commitment basis: $64.00-64.25.2,000,000 shares are being offered.

• A)The maximum amount that can be earned by the underwriter (ignoring other costs)$1,000,000.
• B)The maximum amount that can be earned by the underwriter (ignoring other costs)is $500,000.
• C)The minimum amount that can be earned (ignoring other costs)by the underwriter is $0.
• D)The minimum amount that can be earned (ignoring other costs)by the underwriter is -$500,000.

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