Which One of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) In best-effort offering, the underwriters will suffer a financial loss if the offer price is set too high.
• B) In best-effort agreement, the issuing company will lose if the offer price is set too high.
• C) If the underpricing is significant, the investment banking company will suffer a loss of reputation for failing to price the new issue correctly and raising less money for its client than it could have.
• D) Underpricing is defined as offering new securities for sale at a price below their true value.

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