As Part of Drumming Up Support for an IPO, the Investment

question 10

Multiple Choice

As part of drumming up support for an IPO, the investment bank typically takes the top management team of the firm wanting to go public on a ________, which is a whirlwind tour that consists of meetings in key cities where the firm presents its business plan to groups of investors.

• A) pitch show
• B) road show
• C) pitch tour
• D) road trip
• E) tornado tour

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