Advise the venture capitalist which THREE of the following methods will enable it to exit its equity investment?

A venture capitalist has made an equity investment in a private company and is evaluating possible methods by which it can exit the investment over the next 3 years. The private company shareholders comprise the four original founders and the venture capitalist.

Advise the venture capitalist which THREE of the following methods will enable it to exit its equity investment?
A . The private company buys back the equity shares.
B . The private company undertakes a 1 for 4 rights issue.
C . The private company obtains a stock market listing.
D . The private company conducts a stock split of its share capital.
E . Trade sale of shares to an external 3rd party.

Answer: A,C,E