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

question 48

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:

Zero Economic Profits

A situation where a firm covers all its costs, including the opportunity costs, resulting in no additional profit above the normal rate of return.

Strategic Interdependence

A situation in which the actions of one entity affect the outcomes of another in a business environment.

Identical Product

A product that is exactly the same in every feature, quality, and aspect as another product.

Barriers To Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult to enter a particular market, which could include high startup costs, stringent regulations, or strong competition.