Which of the Following Statements Is Most CORRECT

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most CORRECT?

• A) In a private placement, securities are sold to private (individual) investors rather than to institutions.
• B) Private placements occur most frequently with stocks, but bonds can also be sold in a private placement.
• C) Private placements are convenient for issuers, but the convenience is offset by higher flotation costs.
• D) The SEC requires that all private placements be handled by a registered investment banker.
• E) Private placements can generally bring in funds faster than is the case with public offerings.

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Definitions:

Held For Sale

A designation for assets or groups of assets and liabilities that a company intends to sell within one year from the date of classification.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on current prices in an active market or derived from a model if no direct market price is available.

Control Criterion

A principle or standard used to determine whether one entity has the power to direct the financial and operating policies of another to gain economic benefits.