A company is planning a new plant and needs to raise (net of underwriting cost) $14.25 million to finance it. The company plans to raise the money through a general cash offering priced at an offer price of $5 a share. The underwriters charge a 5 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. 3.000

b. 15.789

c. 4.762

d. 4.750

ABC Ltd., a technology company, issues a $47.2 million IPO providing proceeds to ABC of $5.31 per share, from an offer price to the public of $5.9 per share. The company's legal fees, ASIC registration fees, and other administrative costs are $164,000. The company's share price increases 5.6 per cent on the first day. What is the total amount of the underwriter's spread (in millions of dollars to the nearest three decimal places; don't use the $ sign eg 7.897)?