Scenario: Verandas International Verandas International Is Expanding Its Operations in North America. the North

question 55

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Scenario: Verandas International
Verandas International is expanding its operations in North America. The Dutch company supplies products needed by restaurants with outdoor tables. Verandas International is a leader in this industry, but the company believes it must increase its geographic reach to maintain that position.
-An investor group has approached Verandas International and wants it to issue American Depository Receipts (ADRs) because ________.

• A) the currency conversion fees are low
• B) the minimum purchase requirement is just 500 ADRs
• C) ADRs appeal to mutual funds
• D) they are superior to GDRs

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