Answer:
2,536,232 shares
Explanation:
For computing the shares need to be sold, first we have to determine the net proceed which is shown below:
= (Raise amount to finance its expansion into new markets) ÷ (1 - company’s underwriters charge a spread percentage)
= ($70,000,000) ÷ ( 1 - 8%)
= $76,086,956.52
Now the required number of shares sold would be
= Net proceeds amount ÷ offer price per share
= $76,086,956.52 ÷ $30
= 2,536,232 shares