Question 1

What is the length of the SEC registration waiting period?

Accepted Answer

The SEC registration waiting period, often referred to as the "cooling-off" period, is 20 days. This is the time frame the SEC has to review a company's registration statement before the securities can be sold to the public.

Question 2

What is the group of underwriters called who share both the risks and the marketing responsibilities for a securities offering?

Accepted Answer

The group of underwriters who share both the risks and the marketing responsibilities for a securities offering is called a syndicate. They work together to underwrite and distribute the securities to potential investors.

Question 3

Arctic Adventures just filed the required paperwork with the SEC that contains all of the material information related to their upcoming IPO.What is the name associated with this paperwork?

Accepted Answer

The name associated with the paperwork filed with the SEC for an IPO is a registration statement. This statement includes all material information related to the company, such as financial statements, risk factors, management information, and more. It is a crucial document for potential investors to review before making a decision to invest in the company.

Question 4

Individual or limited partner venture capitalists generally

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Question 5

Assume the SEC approved the registration statement for a new securities issue this morning.Which one of the following statements must be true about this issue?

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Question 6

Which one of the following terms is defined as an underwriting for which the underwriters assume full responsibility for any unsold shares?

Accepted Answer

In a firm commitment underwriting, the underwriters assume full responsibility for any unsold shares, meaning they are obligated to purchase any shares that remain unsold.

Question 7

Prior to receiving SEC approval,a company selling new securities can

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Question 8

What is the legal document called that is provided to potential investors and describes a new security offering?

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A prospectus is a legal document that provides information about a potential security offering to potential investors. It includes information about the company offering the security, the terms of the security, and the risks associated with investing in the security. This document is required by law to be provided to potential investors before they purchase the security.

Question 9

Kite Flyers recently offered 6,000 shares of stock for sale but only received payment from its underwriters for the 4,500 shares they sold.This must have been a ________ underwriting.

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Question 10

Which one of the following best describes an initial public offering?

Accepted Answer

An initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of equity shares by a privately held company to the general public. The company is essentially going public by offering its shares to investors outside of its current ownership structure.

Question 11

A publicly traded company plans to issue an additional 10,000 shares of common stock to the general public in the near future.Which term applies to this issue of securities?

Accepted Answer

A seasoned equity offer (SEO) occurs when a company makes a public offering of new shares of stock after its initial public offering (IPO). In this case, the company is issuing additional shares to the general public, which falls under the category of SEOs.

Question 12

Which one of these parties is primarily responsible for the pricing and selling of new securities to the general public?

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Underwriters are responsible for coordinating and managing the process of offering a new security to the public. They determine the offering price, amount, and timing of the securities being offered. Investment advisors provide advice to clients on investing, but do not have a direct role in the pricing and selling of new securities to the public. Specialists and securities dealers are involved in the trading of securities after they have been issued, but not in the initial offering. Venture capitalists invest in early-stage companies, but do not typically sell securities to the general public.

Question 13

BL Lumber just authorized 5,000 new shares that is the number of shares they expect to sell over the next 2 years.These shares will be sold as,and if,funds are needed.This situation best describes which one of the following terms?

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Question 14

The difference between the price an underwriter pays to a securities' issuer and the price at which the securities are offered for sale is called the

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The spread is the difference between the price paid by the underwriter to the issuer and the price at which the securities are offered for sale to the public. This is how underwriters make a profit on the sale of securities. Choices A and B are not accurate descriptions of this difference, and choices D and E do not relate to the pricing of securities by underwriters.

Question 15

A Green Shoe provision can be defined as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A Green Shoe provision is an overallotment option given to the underwriters in an IPO or public offering. It allows them to purchase additional shares from the company or selling shareholders at the offering price if there is high demand for the shares, enabling the underwriters to stabilize the price by selling the additional shares in the aftermarket. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 16

Which stage of venture capital financing provides the funding needed to develop a working model of a new product?

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Seed money is the initial funding that a company receives to develop a new product or service. This stage typically involves developing a prototype or working model of the product, which can then be used to attract further investment in later rounds of financing. Therefore, seed money is the stage of venture capital financing that provides the funding needed to develop a working model of a new product.

Question 17

Which one of the following projects is most apt to be financed with venture capital?

Accepted Answer

Venture capital firms are known to invest in innovative and high-risk projects, such as the prototype for a newly patented tool by an individual inventor. This project has a higher potential for growth and significant ROI compared to the other options listed.

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A prospectus must be provided to all investors who purchase shares of a new equity offering. This is a regulatory requirement under securities laws to ensure that investors have access to important information about the company and the offering before making an investment decision. The other statements are not entirely correct. The underwriters play a role in the issuance process but do not necessarily have to approve an increase in authorized shares, the corporate CEO does not have unilateral authority to authorize additional shares, the distribution of the prospectus may not be the first step in the issuance process, and written offers can generally only be made after the waiting period has ended.

Question 19

An individual who wishes to participate in crowdfunding a company must

Accepted Answer

According to the SEC's Regulation Crowdfunding, an individual must have a net worth of at least $1 million or an annual income of $200,000 or more in each of the two most recent years (or $300,000 or more combined income with a spouse) to be eligible for crowdfunding. Option B is the only choice that meets this requirement.

Question 20

Which one of the following is a type of underwriting of securities where the final offer price is determined by investor bids?

Accepted Answer

The type of underwriting described is a Dutch auction, where investors submit bids for the securities and the final offer price is determined by the bids. Private placement refers to the sale of securities to a small group of investors, while best efforts and initial public offerings involve the underwriter committing to purchase and resell the securities themselves. The Green Shoe option is a provision that allows the underwriter to sell additional shares if there is high demand.

Quiz 19: Raising Capital