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