An Underwriter Follows a Best Efforts Basis to Sell 2

question 27

Multiple Choice

An underwriter follows a best efforts basis to sell 2 million shares at $10 a piece. Such a public offering price has included a $1 spread. How much will the issuer receive if only 1.5 million shares are sold in this issue?

• A) $20.0 million
• B) $18.0 million
• C) $15.0 million
• D) $13.5 million

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