A new public equity issue from a company with public equity previously outstanding is called:
A) An initial public offering (IPO)
B) American depositing receipts (ADRs)
C) A seasoned equity offering (SEO)
D) A private placement

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A seasoned equity offering (SEO) is a new public equity issue from a company with public equity previously outstanding. An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the first time a company issues public equity, while American depositary receipts (ADRs) are a way for foreign companies to issue their stock in the U.S. market. Private placement refers to the sale of securities to a small group of investors, rather than the public.

A New Public Equity Issue from a Company with Public