Which of the following represents the shares sold in either an initial public offering or subsequent seasoned new issuances?
A)Authorized shares
B)Issued shares
C)Outstanding shares
D)Unissued shares

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Issued shares represent the actual shares sold in either an initial public offering (IPO) or subsequent seasoned new issuances. Authorized shares refer to the total number of shares a company is allowed to issue, while unissued shares are authorized shares that have not been issued yet. Outstanding shares represent the total number of shares that are currently held by shareholders.

Which of the Following Represents the Shares Sold in Either