SIE practice questionmediumRegulation S
A U.S. company wishes to raise capital by selling unregistered securities exclusively to investors outside the United States. Which regulation permits this?
- ARegulation S✓ Correct answer
- BRegulation D
- CRegulation A+
- DRule 144
Explanation
Why A — Regulation S
Regulation S allows U.S. issuers to sell securities offshore without SEC registration. Regulation D covers private placements in the U.S., Regulation A+ allows limited public offerings, and Rule 144 sets resale requirements for restricted securities.
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