Soup Galore is a partnership that was formed three years ago for the purpose of creating, producing, and distributing healthy soups

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?    A.  venture capital offering B.  shelf offering C.  private placement D.  seasoned equity offering E.  initial public offering Refer to section 15.3

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What is a seasoned equity offering?    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 annually Refer to section 15.3

11.	Executive Tours has decided to take its firm public and has hired an investment firm to handle this offering. The investment firm is serving as a(n):    A.  aftermarket specialist. B.  venture capitalist. C.  underwriter. D.  seasoned writer. E.  primary investor. Refer to section 15.4

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What is the definition of a syndicate?    A.  a venture capitalist B.  a group of attorneys providing services for an IPO C.  block of investors who control a firm D.  a bank that loans funds to finance the start-up of a new firm E.  a group of underwriters sharing the risk of selling a new issue of securities Refer to section 15.4