WAEC Commerce 1997 Question 86

Question 86

Business Finance

When a company raises additional capital by selling shares directly to the public through insurance companies or investment houses, this is known as

  1. A.rights issue
  2. B.bonus issue
  3. C.private placing
  4. D.debenture issue
  5. E.preference share issue
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (private placing)

Explanation

Placing shares with institutions such as insurance companies and investment houses is a private placing.