Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Primary shares are new shares issued by the company.
• B)Today,investors become informed about the impending sale of stock by the news media,via a road show,or through the book-building process,so tombstones are purely ceremonial.
• C)In a cash offer,the firm offers the new shares to existing shareholders.
• D)Historically,intermediaries would advertise the sale of stock (both IPOs and SEOs)by taking out advertisements in newspapers called tombstones.

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Definitions:

Capital Investment

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Mutual Agency

A principle in partnership where each partner has the authority to bind the partnership in contracts and agreements, affecting all partners.

Articles of Partnership

A document that formalizes an agreement between parties to enter into a business partnership, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and capital contributions of each partner.

Profit and Loss Ratio

Typically refers to the profit margin, which measures the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its operations, calculated as net income divided by revenue.