Problem:
Dixon Corporation is considering a public offering of common stock. The firm will offer one million shares of common stock for sale. The estimated selling price is $30 per share with Dixon Corp. receiving $26.25 per share after the offering. Registration fees are estimated at $275,000. Use this information to answer the following questions.
Required:
Question 1: What is the spread in percent?
Question 2: What are the total expenses for the issue?
Question 3: If Dixon Corp. needs to generate $28 million, how many shares will have to be sold?
Note: Please show basic calculation