SIE practice questionmediumRegulation S
Regulation S allows U.S. issuers to sell securities:
- AOnly to SEC-registered investment companies
- BExclusively to U.S. residents
- COutside the U.S. without SEC registration✓ Correct answer
- DOnly in private placements
Explanation
Why C — Outside the U.S. without SEC registration
Regulation S allows U.S. issuers to sell securities to investors outside the U.S. without SEC registration. It is not a requirement that buyers be investment companies or U.S. residents, and it is not limited to private placements.
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