Series 63 practice questioneasyEscrow Requirements
Under the Uniform Securities Act, which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to trigger an Administrator’s requirement for securities to be held in escrow?
- AAn issuer is registering shares to be issued to a promoter for consideration other than cash.✓ Correct answer
- BA large-cap company is issuing new shares via registration by notification.
- CA mutual fund is launching a continuous primary offering.
- DA broker-dealer is distributing treasury bonds.
Explanation
Why A — An issuer is registering shares to be issued to a promoter for consideration other than cash.
Escrow is often required when securities are issued to promoters for non-cash consideration (USA Sec. 305), to prevent unfair enrichment. The other scenarios do not generally involve escrow.
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