Series 79 practice questioneasySEC Registration Statements
Which SEC registration form should a newly public company use for its initial public offering?
- AForm S-3
- BForm S-4
- CForm S-1✓ Correct answer
- DForm F-3
Explanation
Why C — Form S-1
Form S-1 is required for domestic companies’ initial public offerings. S-3 is reserved for seasoned issuers, while S-4 is for mergers and F-3 is for foreign issuers.
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