A broker that brings new issues of small firms to the public market. Its most recent deal for Deer Park, Inc., had the following characteristics: Number of shares: 1,400,000 Proceeds to Deer Park: $13,900,000 Price to public: $15 per share The legal fees were $153,000, printing costs were $56,500, and all the other expenses were $70,000. What is the profit or loss for the broker? Profit / (Loss) $enter the profit or loss in dollars
A broker that brings new issues of small firms to the public market. Its most recent deal for Deer Park, Inc., had the following characteristics: Number of shares: 1,400,000 Proceeds to Deer Park: $13,900,000 Price to public: $15 per share The legal fees were $153,000, printing costs were $56,500, and all the other expenses were $70,000. What is the profit or loss for the broker? Profit / (Loss) $enter the profit or loss in dollars
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A broker that brings new issues of small firms to the public market. Its most recent deal for Deer Park, Inc., had the following characteristics:
Number of shares: | 1,400,000 | ||
Proceeds to Deer Park: | $13,900,000 | ||
Price to public: | $15 | per share |
The legal fees were $153,000, printing costs were $56,500, and all the other expenses were $70,000. What is the profit or loss for the broker?
Profit / (Loss) | $enter the profit or loss in dollars |
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