Some Observers Predict That by ________ an Additional 3

question 85

Multiple Choice

Some observers predict that by ________ an additional 3.3 million jobs in the United States will be outsourced,many to operations overseas.

• A) 2010
• B) 2012
• C) 2014
• D) 2015

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Definitions:

Standby Underwriting Agreement

A contract where the underwriter commits to buy any shares not purchased by investors during an initial public offering (IPO) or secondary offering.

Unsubscribed Portion

That part of a new issue of securities not taken up or purchased by investors during an offering period.

Ex-Rights Date

The first trading day when a security is offered for sale in the marketplace without the entitlement to a previously declared rights offering.

Rights Offering

An option for existing shareholders to buy additional shares directly from the company at a pre-determined price, usually at a discount, as a way to raise capital.