Which of the following is correct regarding bond private placements?

I. Interest rates on privately placed debt tend to be higher than for similar public issues.
II. Purchasers of privately placed debt have assets of at least $100 million.
III. Once bonds have been privately placed, the original buyers must hold the bonds until maturity.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III