Question : Which method of floating capital is highlighted in the statement?
Statement: The company sell security to the institutional investors or broker instead of selling them to the general public.
Option 1: Offer for sale
Option 2: Private placement
Option 3: Right issue
Option 4: Initial public issue
Correct Answer: Private placement
Solution : Under this method the company sell securities to institutional investors or brokers instead of selling them to the general public. Then turn sell of security to the selected clients at a higher price. This method is preferred as it is a cheaper method of raising funds as compared to a public issue.
Hence, option B is correct.