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Chapter 3, Problem 16PROB
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JF needs $345 million to support growth. To raise the needed funds, the flotation cost is 6.5% of the total issue value and the other cost is worth $576,000. The market price of each share is $55. 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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