A corporation seeking to sell new equity securities to the public for the first time in order to raise cash for capital investment would most likely:

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A$)$ conduct an IPO with the assistance of an investment banker.

B$)$ engage in a secondary market sale of equity.

C$)$ conduct a private placement to a large number of potential buyers.

D$)$ place an ad in the Wall Street Journal soliciting retail suppliers of funds.

E$)$ issue bonds with the assistance of a dealer.