A firm has negotiated a seasoned equity offer that will provide the firm with $1.68 million in net proceeds. The underwriting spread is 7.35 percent and the firm needs to sell 50,000 shares. What is the offer price

The correct answer is $36.27

Explanation:

Amount of net proceeds is $1,680,000. Number of shares to be issued is 5,000. Underwriters charge the spread at 7.35%.

Hence, 100% of the amount should cover $1,680,000 and the underwriter charges. Hence, the total amount required to be raised is more than $1,680,000.

Step 1: Calculate the amount to be raised.

Amount Needed = Amount to be raised by selling shares x (1 - Underwriters' Charge)

1,680,000 = Amount to be raised by selling shares x (1 - 0.0735)

1,680,000 = Amount to be raised by selling shares x 0.9265

Amount to be raised by selling shares = 1,680,000 / 0.9265

Amount to be raised by selling shares = 1,813,275.77

Step 2: Calculate the offer price.

Offer Price = Amount to be raised by selling Equity / Number of shares need to be sold

Offer Price = 1,813,275.77 / 50,000

Offer Price = $36.27

Therefore, the correct answer is $36.27