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Chapter 5: 3DQ (page 493)
Discuss how an underwriting syndicate decreases risk for each underwriter and at the same time facilitates the distribution process.
An underwriting syndicate creates other investment houses that act as wholesalers, sell shares to the public, and reduces risks.
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Tyson Iron Works is about to go public. It currently has after-tax earnings of \(4,400,000, and 4,200,000 shares are owned by the present stockholders. The new public issue will represent 500,000 new shares. The new shares will be priced to the public at \)25 per share with a 3 percent spread on the offering price. There will also be $280,000 in out-of-pocket costs to the corporation.
e. Determine what rate of return must be earned on the proceeds to the corporation so there will be a 10 percent increase in earnings per share during the year of going public.
The efficient market hypothesis is interpreted in a weak form, a semi strong form, and a strong form. How can we differentiate its various forms?
How does the bond rating affect the interest rate paid by a corporation on its bonds?
Tyson Iron Works is about to go public. It currently has after-tax earnings of \(4,400,000, and 4,200,000 shares are owned by the present stockholders. The new public issue will represent 500,000 new shares. The new shares will be priced to the public at \)25 per share with a 3 percent spread on the offering price. There will also be $280,000 in out-of-pocket costs to the corporation.
d. Determine what rate of return must be earned on the net proceeds to the corporation so there will not be a dilution in earnings per share during the year of going public.
Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1.45-millon-share issue by Jay’s Hamburger Heaven. Becker Brothers is “handling” 10 percent of the issue. Its price is \(27 per share, and the price to the public is \)28.95.
Becker also provides the market stabilization function. During the issuance, the market for the stock turns soft, and Becker is forced to purchase 50,000 shares in the open market at an average price of \(27.50. It later sells the shares at an average value of \)27.20.
Compute Becker Brother’s overall gain or loss from managing the issue.
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