Based on the information provided, issuing additional common stock through a private placement or OTC offering both have benefits and costs that Archie and his investors should consider:
Private placement:
- Pros: Quick to raise funds, flexibility in deal terms, easier negotiation on investor returns
- Cons: Difficult to find suitable investors, risk of raising insufficient funds
OTC offering:
- Pros: Shares sold widely to attract more investors and capital, no limit on amount of capital raised
- Cons: Lack of professional feedback, easy to lose control of company if large investors emerge
Overall, a private placement allows more control over ownership but risks not raising enough funds. An OTC offering raises capital more quickly but with less