Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) For firms that have limited access to the public capital markets, the cheapest source of external funding is often the private markets.
• B) Bootstrapping and venture capital financing are not part of the private market.
• C) The biggest drawback of private placements involves restrictions on the resale of the securities.
• D) Many private companies that are owned by entrepreneurs, families, or family foundations and are sizable companies of high credit quality prefer to sell their securities in the private markets.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.

Carbon Dioxide

An odorless, colorless gas resulting from the burning of carbon and organic molecules, and emitted during breathing, which is assimilated by plants for use in photosynthesis.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

Glucose Molecule

A simple sugar and important energy source in living organisms, serving as a primary substrate for cellular respiration and a basic building block for carbohydrates.