What Is an Advantage to a Small Business in Listing

What is an advantage to a small business in listing on the stock exchange?

A) Increasing the competitive information that will be made available to it.
B) Being taken over by a larger business during a period of low sales and profits.
C) The guarantee of an immediate increase in earnings to initial owners through the inflow of cash from the initial share offering.
D) The opportunity to raise its profile and thus improving its chances in attracting better strategic partnerships and financing opportunities.
E) The significant cost reductions available for future debt and equity financing.