The Securities Act of 1933 Has Two Basic Objectives, One

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Securities Act of 1933 has two basic objectives, one of which is to:

• A) extend protection to investors trading in outstanding, issued securities.
• B) grant the SEC power to impose administrative, civil penalties up to $600,000.
• C) regulate disclosure requirements on publicly held corporations.
• D) prohibit misrepresentation, deceit, and other fraudulent acts and unfair practices in the sale of securities generally, whether or not they are required to be registered.

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Definitions:

Exchange Ratio

The ratio at which one company’s shares will be exchanged for another in the event of a merger or acquisition.

Current Price

The market value of an asset or security at a specific point in time.

Exchange Ratio

The rate at which one company's shares are exchanged for another's in the event of a merger or acquisition.

Exercise Price

The price at which the holder of an options contract may buy or sell the underlying security.