Monocle Co.'s IPO was underwritten by Smith Partners. The sale method was a firm commitment for 35 million shares, with a gross spread of 5%. The IPO price was $15 per share. Smith Partners sold 30 million shares to the public.

Monocle incurred legal and regulatory expenses of $20 million for the IPO (paid by Monocle separately from the gross spread paid to the underwriter).

What are Monocle's net proceeds from the IPO (i.e., its proceeds net of any legal and regulatory expenses and fees paid to the underwriter)?

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