Calculating Costs of Issuing Stock Paige's Purses, Inc. needs to raise $25.20 million to finance plant expansion. In discussions with its investment bank, Paige's learns that the bankers recommend an offer price (or gross proceeds) of $52 per share and Paige's will receive $45.50 per share. What is the underwriter's spread per share on the issue?
Which of the following is correct?
a.) $6.50
b.) $0
c.) $52
d.) $45.50