Return on equity is a tool that is used to:

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gauge the risk of an investment.

measure profitability from the shareholders' viewpoint.

assess the creditworthiness of shareholders.

calculate the rate of return on assets.

The issue of shares to identified investors is known as a:

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private placement.

non-for-profit issue.

public issue.

debt raising.

Shareholders of a company directly elect:

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the chairman of the company.

the board of directors.

all of the employees of the company.

the treasurer of the company.