Read Machine needs $25.7 million to fund an expansion project. The firm has decided to raise the funds through a negotiated offering. The terms of the offer include an offer price of $18.75 per share and an underwriting spread of 7.1 percent. How many shares must the firm sell in order to raise the funds it needs? Multiple Choice

Read Machine needs $25.7 million to fund an expansion project. The firm has decided to raise the funds through a negotiated offering. The terms of the offer include an offer price of $18.75 per share and an underwriting spread of 7.1 percent. How many shares must the firm sell in order to raise the funds it needs? Multiple Choice

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