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

Which offering is generally a covered security preempted from state Blue Sky registration?

  1. APrivate placements
  2. BNon-NASDAQ OTC equity sales
  3. CAn NYSE-listed shelf offering✓ Correct answer
  4. DA public offering of unlisted OTC equity
Explanation

Why CAn NYSE-listed shelf offering

Securities listed on national securities exchanges (like NYSE or NASDAQ) are exempt from state Blue Sky registration, while private placements have different exemptions and OTC equities may require state review.

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