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Mini-Case Penny Stock Is the Chairperson of Pirate Recording Company Inc

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Penny Stock is the chairperson of Pirate Recording Company Inc. She is the person responsible for the tremendous growth this company has enjoyed over the past three years. It was Penny's intuition and clever negotiating that enabled the company to sign two very hot recording artists: Half a Dollar and N'elli. These groups have generated profits of over $25 million.
The future looks even brighter at the firm because several current and aspiring entertainers have indicated an interest in signing on with Pirate Recording. This incredible growth has delighted everyone at the company, but it has also created a major problem for Penny. Pirate Recording has never been a major player in the recording industry, primarily because of limited capital. In order to take the company to the next level Penny realizes that she will need to expand the firm's personnel and equipment. The amount of new funds required to finance this needed expansion is $150 million. Penny has started to consult with others about how to finance this major expansion of the company.
-If Pirate Recording elects to offer an IPO (Initial Public Offering) , it will involve preparing full financial disclosure with the ___________. The firm is advised to solicit the services of an investment banker/underwriter, who will analyze the market and determine the best price for the new issue of Pirate Recording stock. The offering will then be sold on the ____________.

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Antitrust Laws

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