Fortune Hotels Issues an IPO on a Best-Effort Basis

question 32

Multiple Choice

Fortune Hotels issues an IPO on a best-effort basis. The company's investment bank demands a spread of 20 percent of the selling price. Five million shares are issued. The average selling price remains at $31. What are the net proceeds per share for the issuer?

• A) $27.50
• B) $22
• C) $31
• D) $24.8

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