Question 1

Miller Fruit wants to expand its citrus grove operations. The firm estimates that it needs $8.6 million to buy land and establish its operations. Currently, the firm has 540,000 shares of stock outstanding at a market price per share of $34.80. If the firm decides to raise the needed capital through a rights offering, one right will be issued for each share of stock. The subscription price will be set at $33 a share. How many rights will a shareholder need to purchase one new share of stock in this offering?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.07 rights
B)  2.17 rights
C)  2.22 rights
D)  2.50 rights
E)  2.67 rightsF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

What is the form called that is filed with the SEC and discloses the material information on a securities issuer when that issuer offers new securities to the general public?

Accepted Answer

A)  prospectus
B)  red herring
C)  indenture
D)  public disclosure statement
E)  registration statementF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A group of five private investors recently loaned $6 million to Henderson Hardware for ten years at 9 percent interest. This loan is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  private placement.
B)  debt SEO.
C)  notes payable.
D)  debt IPO.
E)  term loan.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Direct business loans typically ranging from one to five years are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  private placements.
B)  debt SEOs.
C)  notes payable.
D)  debt IPOs.
E)  term loans.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

What is a seasoned equity offering?

Accepted Answer

A)  an offering of shares by shareholders for repurchase by the issuer
B)  shares of stock that have been recommended for purchase by the SEC
C)  equity securities held by a firm's founder that are being offered for sale to the general public
D)  sale of newly issued equity shares by a firm that is currently publicly owned
E)  a set number of equity shares that are issued and offered to the public annuallyF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Advertisements in a financial newspaper announcing a public offering of securities, along with a list of the investment banks handling the offering, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  red herrings.
B)  tombstones.
C)  Green Shoes.
D)  registration statements.
E)  cash offers.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Soup Galore is a partnership that was formed three years ago for the purpose of creating, producing, and distributing healthy soups in a dried form. The firm has been extremely successful thus far and has decided to incorporate and offer shares of stock to the general public. What is this type of an equity offering called?

Accepted Answer

A)  venture capital offering
B)  shelf offering
C)  private placement
D)  seasoned equity offering
E)  initial public offeringF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Trevor is the CEO of Harvest Foods, which is a privately-held corporation. What is the first step he must take if he wishes to take Harvest Foods public?

Accepted Answer

A)  select an underwriter
B)  obtain SEC approval
C)  gain board approval
D)  prepare a registration statement
E)  distribute a prospectusF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

It can be argued that the decision to accept venture capital is one of the most critical decisions an entrepreneur must make. Explain why.

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Question 10

Jones & Co. is funded by a group of individual investors for the sole purpose of providing funding for individuals who are trying to convert their new ideas into viable products. What is this type of funding called?

Accepted Answer

A)  green shoe funding
B)  tombstone underwriting
C)  venture capital
D)  red herring funding
E)  life cycle capitalF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The Securities and Exchange Commission:

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A)  verifies the accuracy of the information contained in the prospectus.
B)  verifies the accuracy of the information contained in the red herring.
C)  examines the registration statement during the Green Shoe period.
D)  is concerned only that an issue complies with all rules and regulations.
E)  determines the final offer price once they have approved the registration statement.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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