Randys, a family-owned restaurant chain operating in Alabama, has grown to the point that expansion throughout the entire Southeast is feasible. The proposed expansion would require the firm to raise about $18.3 million in new capital. Because Randys currently has a debt ratio of 50% and because family members already have all their personal wealth invested in the company, the family would like to sell common stock to the public to raise the $18.3 million. However, the family wants to retain voting control. You have been asked to brief family members on the issues involved by answering the following questions.

1. the estimated pre-IPO value of equity in the company is about 63Million and there are 4million shares of existing stock held by family members. The investment bank will charge a 7% spread, which is the difference between the price the new investor pays and the proceeds to the company. to net 18.3 million, what is the value of stock that must be sold? What is the total post-IPO value of equity? what percentage of this equity will the new investors require? how many shares will the new investors require? what is the estimated offer price per share?