Nebula Inc. is a wellknown, midsized privately held company. The firm's chief financial officer, Samantha Tate, wants to simplify the process of going public and not get bogged down in the paperwork required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She could accomplish this objective by:

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Nebula Inc. is a well­known, mid­sized privately held company. The firm's chief financial officer, Samantha Tate, wants to simplify the process of going public and not get bogged down in the paperwork required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She could accomplish this objective by:

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By working with an investment bank to sell the securities through a private placement, Nebula Inc. can avoid the extensive paperwork and regulatory requirements that come with a public offering. It also allows the company to maintain more control over the process and potentially achieve a better pricing and timing for the offering. Option A is not feasible as the 10-year exemption only applies to certain small offerings. Options C and D involve issuing or selling the stock in the public market, which would still require compliance with SEC regulations and reporting requirements.