EBK CFIN
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ISBN: 9781337671743
Author: BESLEY
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 3, Problem 15PROB
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PR needs $225 million to support growth. To raise the needed funds, the flotation cost is 10% of the total issue value. The market price of each share is $160. Calculate the number of outstanding shares.
Equity financing is the process of raising equity capital by issuing shares to investors due to short-term need or long-term goal or for the future growth of the firm.
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