The best definition of a seasoned equity offering (SEO) is:

A.A new equity issue of securities by a company that has never issued securities to the public.

B.Creation and sale of securities on public markets.

C.A new equity issue of securities by a company that has previously issued securities to the public.

D.Financing for new, often high-risk ventures.

E.A new equity issue of securities by a company that has issued securities privately.