The Fryberry Company, whose stock price is now $25, needs to raise $20 million in common stock.

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The Fryberry Company, whose stock price is now $25, needs to raise $20 million in common stock. Underwriters have informed the firm’s management that they must price the new issue to the public at $22 per share because of signaling effects. The underwriters’ compensation will be 5% of the issue price, so Fryberry will net $20.90 per share. The firm will also incur expenses in the amount of $150,000. How many shares must the firm sell to net $20 million after underwriting and flotation expenses?

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Intermediate Financial Management

ISBN: 9780357516669

14th Edition

Authors: Eugene F Brigham, Phillip R Daves

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