1 An underwriter issues a firm commitment to sell 1 million
1. An underwriter issues a firm commitment to sell 1 million shares at $20 each, including a $2 spread. How much does the issuing firm receive if only 500,000 shares are sold?
A. $9 million
B. $10 million
C. $18 million
D. $20 million
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Solution
1. Amount received by Firm = Total Value - Spread
2. Total Value = 500,000 X $ 20 = $ 10 Million
3. Spread = 500,000 X $2 = $ 1 Million
4. Amount received by Firm = $ 9 Million
So A. $9 million
