When a Corporation First Decides to Issue Stock to the Public

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a corporation first decides to issue stock to the public, it engages in a(n)

• A) secondary offering.
• B) initial public offering.
• C) seasoned equity offering.
• D) none of the above

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