Financial Management: Theory & Practice
Financial Management: Theory & Practice
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781337909730
Author: Brigham
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 18, Problem 2P
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To calculate: Number of shares to be issued to raise $20 million after charging underwriting and flotation expenses.

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