Question 1: The largest cost in a public stock offering is:
- printing expenses.
- filing fees with the SEC.
- the underwriter's commission.
- legal fees.
Question 2: The "wait to go effective" is the time period when:
- the SEC registration statement is being prepared.
- the underwriter decides what regulation to file under.
- the firm prices the stock for the offering.
- the company is waiting for SEC approval after filing the registration statement.
Question 3: ________ financing includes the personal investment of the owners and is often called "risk capital."
- Equity
- Asset-based
- Debt
- Growth
Question 4: The outstanding publicly held stock is also called:
- the public float.
- equity stock.
- preferred stock.
- available float.
Question 5: Working capital can be calculated by:
- Current Asset - Current Liabilities.
- Total Asset - Current Liabilities.
- Total Liabilities - Total Asset.
- Total Asset - Total Liabilities.
Question 6: The formal underwriting agreement is signed:
- on the last day before the registration statement becomes effective.
- when the statement of registration is filed.
- during the road show.
- at the time of the letter of intent.
Question 7: A foreign stock market that caters to small companies is:
- AIM.
- AMX.
- the NASDAQ.
- DPOX.
Question 8: The single most important ingredient in making a successful public offering is:
- choosing a capable underwriter.
- negotiating a favorable letter of intent.
- preparing a suitable registration statement.
- filing Regulation D with the SEC.
Question 9: ________ is any form of wealth used to produce more wealth.
- Debt
- Equity
- Capital
- Capacity
Question 10: In a public offering, the underwriter:
- advises the owner as to the best structure of the business going into the sale.
- serves as an adviser and consultant to the small business in preparing the registration statement for the SEC.
- is bound to the offering until it is executed.
- is listed as one of the officers of the company.
Question 11: The two factors that make a deal attractive to venture capitalists are:
- effective marketing strategies and networking opportunities.
- high returns and a convenient (and profitable) exit strategy.
- high returns and networking opportunities.
- a convenient and (profitable) exit strategy and effective marketing strategies.
Question 12: Regulation A is best suited when a company is at the ________ stage.
- startup
- early
- expansion
- later
Question 13: When filing with the SEC, the initial registration statement:
- prohibits a "road show."
- is filed without share price, proceeds, or commissions listed.
- signals the time to sign the formal underwriting agreement.
- is generally accepted without corrections by the SEC.
Question 14: It typically takes ________ to take a company public.
- 30 days
- one year
- 60 to 180 days
- two weeks
Question 15: ________ governs private placements and is designed to reduce the registration requirements for small companies going public.
- Regulation D
- Form SB
- Form S-1
- Regulation A