Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1 million share issue by Jay's Hamburger Heaven. Becker

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Becker Brothers is the managing underwriter for a 1 million share issue by Jay's Hamburger Heaven. Becker Brothers is "handling" 10 percent of the issue. Its price is $25, and the price to the public is $26.40. Becker also provides the market stabilization function. During the issuance, the market for the stock turned soft, and Becker was forced to repurchase 40,000 shares in the open market at an average price of $25.75. It later sold the shares at an average value of $23. Compute Becker Brothers' overall gain or loss from managing the issue.

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Foundations of Financial Management

ISBN: 978-1259024979

10th Canadian edition

Authors: Stanley Block, Geoffrey Hirt, Bartley Danielsen, Doug Short, Michael Perretta

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