Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the Costs

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct concerning the costs of issuing securities?

• A)Domestic bonds are generally more expensive to issue than equity IPOs.
• B)Abnormal returns are rarely associated with seasoned issues.
• C)A seasoned offering is typically more expensive on a percentage basis than an IPO.
• D)There tends to be substantial economies of scale when issuing securities.
• E)The costs of issuing convertible bonds tend to be less on a percentage basis than the costs of issuing straight debt.

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