If You Are Reading an IPO Prospectus, in Which Form

question 37

Multiple Choice

If you are reading an IPO prospectus, in which form must it be?

• A)Short-form prospectus, due to the company's shorter history
• B)Long-form prospectus, due to the greater risk
• C)Either short or long-form, as long as a prospectus is filed
• D)A prospectus is not required for an IPO.

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