You own and operate a start-up company with two of your siblings. You are looking for venture capital to help grow your business. Which of the following is not something that you should consider in your choice of venture capitalist?

Select one:

a. financial strength

b. references from other start-ups

c. exit strategy

d. style

e. All of the above are key considerations in choosing a venture capitalist.

Investors who trade securities in the exempt securities market could include

Select one:

a. high-worth individuals.

b. pension funds.

c. large insurance companies.

d. mutual funds.

e. all of the above.

In regular underwriting of a cash offer, the ___________ gives the underwriting syndicate the option to decline the issue in the event of a precipitous price drop.

Select one:

a. best efforts clause

b. market out clause

c. Dutch auction clause

d. underallotment option

e. lockup option