Calculate all flotation (issue) costs of IPO for Mutt.Com
Subject: Business / Finance
Question
1. Calculate all flotation (issue) costs of IPO for Mutt.Com
2. Calculate the two ratios (Direct Cost Ratio: Direct Costs/Funds Raised) and
(Indirect Cost Ratio: Underpricing Costs/Funds Raised). Compare these two ratios
to the numbers in Figure 15.3 and Figure 15.5 in Chapter 15.
3. Calculate another ratio known as total flotation cost ratio (Total flotation
costs/Value of Shares issued). Please note that the value of shares issued is based
on the non-underpriced value of the issue. Do you think that issuing equity is a
cheap process? Use your answer to justify your opinion.
4. Answer the following questions in the MiniCase focusing on whether
underpricing should be considered as a part of total flotation cost:
a. Would Mutt.Com prefer a low stock price?
b. Would that make the issue less costly?