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Series 79: Section 4
Series 79 practice questioneasyFINRA Rules Applicable to Investment Banking

A managing underwriter receives a right of first refusal to participate in future offerings from an issuer. How must this be treated under FINRA Rule 5110?

  1. AIt is not considered compensation if not exercised.
  2. BIt is excluded from all disclosures if the value is less than $10,000.
  3. CIt must be disclosed and valued as underwriting compensation.✓ Correct answer
  4. DIt only needs to be noted in the underwriter's internal records.
Explanation

Why CIt must be disclosed and valued as underwriting compensation.

A right of first refusal is considered underwriting compensation and must be disclosed and valued, even if unexercised. Ignoring it as insignificant is a common error.

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