Series 79 practice questionmediumRegulation D
A company is raising capital using a Rule 506(b) private placement under Regulation D. Which of the following investor mixes is compliant with Rule 506(b)?
- A45 accredited investors and 40 non-accredited investors, all sophisticated
- B35 accredited and 20 non-accredited investors, 10 of whom are not sophisticated
- C60 accredited investors and 25 non-accredited purchasers, all of whom are sophisticated✓ Correct answer
- D10 accredited investors and 36 non-accredited, all sophisticated
Explanation
Why C — 60 accredited investors and 25 non-accredited purchasers, all of whom are sophisticated
Rule 506(b) permits unlimited accredited purchasers and up to 35 sophisticated non-accredited purchasers. Sixty accredited plus 25 sophisticated non-accredited purchasers is compliant.
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