Most Smaller Firms That Are Engaging in an Initial Public

question 15

Multiple Choice

Most smaller firms that are engaging in an initial public offering (offering $100 million) choose an investment banker by

• A)asking for competitive bids and choosing the lowest bidder.
• B)going with the largest investment banking house it can afford in the belief it will make their IPO more prestigious.
• C)looking at the total package of services being offered and choosing the one that best meets its needs.
• D)a referral from the commercial bank with which it has an established relationship.

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