Suppose that a biotech firm in Pittsburgh raised $122 million in an IPO. The firm received $23 per share, and the stock sold to the public for $25 per share. The firm's legal fees, SEC registration fees, and other out-of-pocket costs were $475,000. The firm's stock price increased 17.5 percent on the first day. What was the total cost to the firm of issuing the securities?

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Suppose that a biotech firm in Pittsburgh raised $122 million in an IPO. The firm received $23 per share, and the
stock sold to the public for $25 per share. The firm's legal fees, SEC registration fees, and other out-of-pocket
costs were $475,000. The firm's stock price increased 17.5 percent on the first day. What was the total cost to the
firm of issuing the securities?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that a biotech firm in Pittsburgh raised $122 million in an IPO. The firm received $23 per share, and the stock sold to the public for $25 per share. The firm's legal fees, SEC registration fees, and other out-of-pocket costs were $475,000. The firm's stock price increased 17.5 percent on the first day. What was the total cost to the firm of issuing the securities?
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