Question 1

Provide two arguments in favor of IPO underpricing and two arguments against IPO underpricing.

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Question 2

Explain how a Dutch auction operates and why a firm might choose to sell its securities in this manner.

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Question 3

Which one of the following best fits the description of a private placement?

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A)  5-year commercial bank loan
B)  10-year loan from an insurance company
C)  2-year direct business loan
D)  3-year loan to a firm by its original founder
E)  20-year bonds sold in the public marketsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

When issuing securities,which of the following can occur prior to receiving SEC approval?
I.Oral offer to buy shares
II.Written offer to buy shares
III.Final determination of the offer price
IV.Distribution of a preliminary prospectus

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A)  I only
B)  II only
C)  III and IV only
D)  I and IV only
E)  I,III,and IV onlyF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

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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A)  markup.
B)  commission.
C)  spread.
D)  rights price.
E)  private price.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which one of the following is the name given to a registration of securities under SEC 415 that permits a firm to issue the registered securities over a 2-year period?

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A)  Shelf registration
B)  Seasoned registration
C)  Negotiated registration
D)  Delayed registration
E)  Extended registrationF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 7

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

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A)  Initial public offering
B)  Best efforts underwriting
C)  Firm commitment underwriting
D)  Rights offer
E)  Private placementF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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
B)  Security agreement
C)  Formal filing
D)  Registration statement
E)  Public statementF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Given an efficient market,a rights offer:

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A)  provides a means for current shareholders to sell their shares for more than their actual worth.
B)  increases the wealth of the firm's current shareholders.
C)  neither creates nor destroys shareholder value.
D)  provides a means of obtaining shares for less than market value.
E)  imposes losses on the firm's current shareholders.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

DJ's stock currently sells for $29 a share.The firm has a rights offer outstanding for new equity shares.To purchase one new share you must submit four rights and $25.What is the ex-rights stock price?

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A)  $29.00
B)  $28.64
C)  $28.45
D)  $28.20
E)  $27.36F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which one of the following is an intended result of a lockup agreement?

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A)  Temporarily supporting the market price of IPO shares
B)  Maximizing the return on an IPO to a firm's original owners
C)  Increasing the volume of trading for shares of a recent IPO
D)  Limiting price volatility on the first day of trading IPO shares
E)  Guaranteeing a minimum number of sold IPO sharesF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Wood Cabinet's is an all-equity firm with 210,000 shares of stock outstanding.The book value per share is $19 and the market value per share is $48.The current net income is $546,000.An expansion project will cost $1.45 million.Assume the price-earnings ratio remains constant.By what amount must the new project increase the net income for the stock price to remain at $48?

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A)  $77,319
B)  $80,600
C)  $79,774
D)  $82,061
E)  $78,542F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of these qualifications must you meet to participate as an investor in crowdfunding?
I.Ten or more years of experience as a venture capitalist
II.Net income of $200,000 or more in two of the last three years
III.SEC licensed
IV.Net worth of $1 million or more

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A)  I and III only
B)  II and IV only
C)  III and IV only
D)  II,III,and IV only
E)  I,II,III,and IVF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

The primary purpose of a lockup agreement is to ensure:

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A)  the lead underwriter maintains an economic interest in the IPO it is managing.
B)  company insiders maintain an economic interest in the issuer of an IPO for a minimum period of time.
C)  research reports are issued.
D)  the issuer of new securities receives a minimally agreed upon amount from the issue.
E)  investors purchasing shares at the offer price hold those shares for a stated number of days following the IPO.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which one of these was most cited by CFOs as the motive for going public?

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A)  Creating public shares for use in future acquisitions
B)  Allowing the firm's principals to diversify their holdings
C)  Establishing a market value for the firm
D)  Minimizing the firm's cost of capital
E)  Allowing venture capitalists to cash outF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Arnold's Construction is an all-equity firm with 120,000 shares of stock outstanding.The book value per share is $14 and the market value per share is $54.The current net income is $385,000.The firm is considering a new project that will cost $2.1 million and increase net income by $120,000.The current earnings per share are ____ and they will be ____ if the project is accepted.

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A)  $3.21;$3.12
B)  $3.86;$3.24
C)  $3.86;$3.82
D)  $3.21;$3.18
E)  $3.21;$3.24F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A stock with a file price range of _____,a final offer price of ______,and a first-day closing price of _____ is the best example of the partial adjustment phenomenon.

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A)  $14-16;$15;$18
B)  $10-12;$16;$15
C)  $16-18;$15;$12
D)  $10-12;$24;$24
E)  $9-11;$22;$29F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The Golden Nickel just arranged a 2-year direct business loan.Which one of the following terms matches this loan arrangement?

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A)  Seasoned offer
B)  Rights offer
C)  Private placement
D)  Shelf loan
E)  Term loanF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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A)  The underwriters must approve any increase in the authorized number of shares for a firm.
B)  A prospectus must be provided to all investors who purchase shares of a new equity offering.
C)  The corporate CEO has the authority to authorize additional shares of stock for a new issue.
D)  When issuing new securities,the first step is the distribution of the prospectus.
E)  Written offers can be made for new securities during the waiting period.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Kurt's Campers issued 54,000 shares of stock last week,received $51.54 a share,and incurred direct costs of $312,000.The offer price was $56 a share.Within the first hour of trading,the stock price increased to $63 a share.What was the flotation cost as a percentage of the funds raised?

Accepted Answer

A)  37.67%
B)  33.49%
C)  27.92%
D)  22.37%
E)  25.04%F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 19: Raising Capital

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

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

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Which one of the following best fits the description of a private placement?

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When issuing securities,which of the following can occur prior to receiving SEC approval? I.Oral offer to buy shares II.Written offer to buy shares III.Final determination of the offer price IV.Distribution of a preliminary prospectus

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Which of these qualifications must you meet to participate as an investor in crowdfunding? I.Ten or more years of experience as a venture capitalist II.Net income of $200,000 or more in two of the last three years III.SEC licensed IV.Net worth of $1 million or more

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Given an efficient market,a rights offer:

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Which one of these was most cited by CFOs as the motive for going public?

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Kurt's Campers issued 54,000 shares of stock last week,received $51.54 a share,and incurred direct costs of $312,000.The offer price was $56 a share.Within the first hour of trading,the stock price increased to $63 a share.What was the flotation cost as a percentage of the funds raised?

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Which one of the following is an intended result of a lockup agreement?

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The primary purpose of a lockup agreement is to ensure:

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The Golden Nickel just arranged a 2-year direct business loan.Which one of the following terms matches this loan arrangement?

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Provide two arguments in favor of IPO underpricing and two arguments against IPO underpricing.

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DJ's stock currently sells for $29 a share.The firm has a rights offer outstanding for new equity shares.To purchase one new share you must submit four rights and $25.What is the ex-rights stock price?

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Explain how a Dutch auction operates and why a firm might choose to sell its securities in this manner.

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Which one of the following is the name given to a registration of securities under SEC 415 that permits a firm to issue the registered securities over a 2-year period?

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A stock with a file price range of _,a final offer price of ,and a first-day closing price of ___ is the best example of the partial adjustment phenomenon.

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

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

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Which one of the following best fits the description of a private placement?

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When issuing securities,which of the following can occur prior to receiving SEC approval? I.Oral offer to buy shares II.Written offer to buy shares III.Final determination of the offer price IV.Distribution of a preliminary prospectus

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Which of these qualifications must you meet to participate as an investor in crowdfunding? I.Ten or more years of experience as a venture capitalist II.Net income of $200,000 or more in two of the last three years III.SEC licensed IV.Net worth of $1 million or more

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Given an efficient market,a rights offer:

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Which one of these was most cited by CFOs as the motive for going public?

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Kurt's Campers issued 54,000 shares of stock last week,received $51.54 a share,and incurred direct costs of $312,000.The offer price was $56 a share.Within the first hour of trading,the stock price increased to $63 a share.What was the flotation cost as a percentage of the funds raised?

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Which one of the following is an intended result of a lockup agreement?

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The primary purpose of a lockup agreement is to ensure:

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The Golden Nickel just arranged a 2-year direct business loan.Which one of the following terms matches this loan arrangement?

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Provide two arguments in favor of IPO underpricing and two arguments against IPO underpricing.

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DJ's stock currently sells for $29 a share.The firm has a rights offer outstanding for new equity shares.To purchase one new share you must submit four rights and $25.What is the ex-rights stock price?

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Explain how a Dutch auction operates and why a firm might choose to sell its securities in this manner.

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Which one of the following is the name given to a registration of securities under SEC 415 that permits a firm to issue the registered securities over a 2-year period?

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A stock with a file price range of _____,a final offer price of ______,and a first-day closing price of _____ is the best example of the partial adjustment phenomenon.

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A stock with a file price range of _,a final offer price of ,and a first-day closing price of ___ is the best example of the partial adjustment phenomenon.

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