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Series 79: Underwriting & New Financing
Series 79 practice questionmediumFollow-On Offerings

A company uses a shelf registration statement to complete a takedown of new shares. Which of the following is TRUE about the prospectus requirements for the takedown?

  1. AA prospectus supplement must be filed and delivered to investors in connection with each takedown.✓ Correct answer
  2. BNo prospectus is required since the shelf registration is already effective.
  3. CA new Form S-1 must be filed for each takedown.
  4. DProspectus delivery is only required for offerings over $100 million.
Explanation

Why AA prospectus supplement must be filed and delivered to investors in connection with each takedown.

Each shelf takedown requires a prospectus supplement to inform investors of the offering details. The base shelf registration alone does not satisfy disclosure for each offering event.

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