Benjamin Garcia's start-up business is succeeding, but he needs 200,000 in additional funding to fund continued growth. Benjamin and an angel investor agree the business is worth 800,000 and the angel has agreed to invest the 200,000 that is needed. Benjamin presently owns all 40,000 shares in his business. What is a fair price per share and how many additional shares must Benjamin sell to the angel?

Benjamin Garcia's start-up business is succeeding, but he needs 200,000 in additional funding to fund continued growth. Benjamin and an angel investor agree the business is worth 800,000 and the angel has agreed to invest the 200,000 that is needed. Benjamin presently owns all 40,000 shares in his business. What is a fair price per share and how many additional shares must Benjamin sell to the angel?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter18: Initial Public Offerings, Investment Banking, And Capital Formation

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