Consider the Following Information About an IPO Underwriting Transaction

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the following information about an IPO underwriting transaction.The net proceeds to the issuing firm are $141.75 million.The public offering price is $50 per share.The spread is $2.75 per share.Two million shares are sold.How many shares are issued in this IPO?

• A)3,500,000
• B)3,000,000
• C)2,500,000
• D)2,000,000

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