Question: Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1.65-million-share issue by Jay's Hamburger Heaven. Becker Brothers is handling 10 percent of the issue. Its price

 Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1.65-million-share issue by

Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1.65-million-share issue by Jay's Hamburger Heaven. Becker Brothers is "handling" 10 percent of the issue. Its price is $28 per share, and the price to the public is $29.75. Becker also provides the market stabilization function. During the issuance, the market for the stock turns soft, and Becker is forced to purchase 35,000 shares in the open market at an average price of $28.75. It later sells the shares at an average value of $28.45. Compute Becker Brothers' overall gain or loss from managing the issue. (Do not round Intermedlate caleuletlons and round your answer to the nearest whole doller.)

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