If a Company Has Assets of Over $10 Million but Trades

question 88

Multiple Choice

If a company has assets of over $10 million but trades its stock over the counter, it is nevertheless required to comply with the 1934 Act if it has:

• A) 500 or more shareholders.
• B) one class of stock with 500 or more shareholders.
• C) 500 or more shares of stock outstanding.
• D) 500 different investors.

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Definitions:

Window of Opportunity

A limited period during which an advantageous action can be taken or a goal can be achieved before the conditions change.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult for new entrants to enter a market, including high start-up costs, legal restrictions, and existing competition.

EBIAT

Earnings Before Interest After Taxes, a financial metric that measures a company's profitability excluding interest expenses but after taxes.

Asset Intensity

A measure of how much a company relies on its physical and financial assets to generate revenue, with high asset intensity indicating significant dependence.