Paige's Purses, Inc. needs to raise $26.00 million to finance plant expansion. In discussions with its investment bank, Paige's learns that the bankers recommend an offer price (or gross proceeds) of $60 per share and Paige's will receive $47.50 per share. What is the underwriter's spread per share on the issue? a. $12.50. b. $47.50. c. $60. d. $0.
Paige's Purses, Inc. needs to raise $26.00 million to finance plant expansion. In discussions with its investment bank, Paige's learns that the bankers recommend an offer price (or gross proceeds) of $60 per share and Paige's will receive $47.50 per share. What is the underwriter's spread per share on the issue? a. $12.50. b. $47.50. c. $60. d. $0.
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Transcribed Image Text:Paige's Purses, Inc. needs to raise $26.00 million to finance
plant expansion. In discussions with its investment bank,
Paige's learns that the bankers recommend an offer price
(or gross proceeds) of $60 per share and Paige's will
receive $47.50 per share.
What is the underwriter's spread per share on the
issue?
a. $12.50.
b. $47.50.
c. $60.
d. $0.
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