SIE practice questionmediumRegulation S - Offshore Offerings
A U.S. company is issuing securities only to investors outside the United States. Which regulation provides an exemption from SEC registration for this transaction?
- ARegulation S✓ Correct answer
- BRegulation D
- CRegulation T
- DRegulation U
Explanation
Why A — Regulation S
Regulation S covers securities offerings outside the U.S. to foreign investors, exempt from SEC registration. Regulation D exempts private placements in the U.S.; Reg T/U regulate margins, not public offerings.
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