A company is planning a new plant and needs to raise (net of underwriting cost) $18.6 million to finance it. The company plans to raise the money through a general cash offering priced at an offer price of $4 a share. The underwriters charge a 7 per cent spread. How many shares does the company have to sell to achieve its goal (in millions to three decimal places)? (Hint: required amount/(1-spread) = issue amount)

Select one:

a. 5.000

b. 21.505

c. 3.738

d. 3.720