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Here We Go Again - Risk Factors and Other Reminders for Upcoming Quarterly Reports

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In April, companies were faced with addressing the impacts of tariffs and a global trade war, as discussed in our April 8, 2025 post. Companies now find themselves grappling with the need to re-address these issues in light...more

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Confirming SEC Filer Status for the Upcoming Year

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In light of the recent market volatility, public companies should keep in mind the upcoming annual re-evaluation of their filer status, as a change may have ramifications for both the timing and content for the following...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Checking the Box(es): SEC Issues New Guidance Clarifying Clawback Expectations

On April 11, 2025, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released six Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (“C&DIs”) that address the Form 10-K restatement checkboxes and related disclosures under Item...more

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Springtime Reminders for Public Companies

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Approaches to Giving Guidance during Economic Uncertainty - As companies issue guidance during this period of economic uncertainty, their earnings announcements are taking different approaches, including...more

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Clawback Checkboxes on the Form 10-K Cover: Corp Fin Issues Six CDIs

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A few months ago, we put out our own set of a dozen FAQs about the clawback checkboxes on the Form 10-K cover page in this blog. Now, Corp Fin has issued six CDIs on the topic. The new CDIs, which are set forth below,...more

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Selected Reminders for Companies Ahead of First Quarter Reporting

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Global events over the past quarter have had and continue to have a variety of disparate impacts on public companies. Below are some selected disclosure reminders to keep in mind for the upcoming quarterly reporting season,...more

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What You Don’t Disclose Can Hurt You: The Power of Proactive Risk Factor Disclosures

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With evolving regulations and emerging risks—including tariffs, DEI-related controversies, and cybersecurity concerns—some public companies are refining their approach to assessing and updating risk factor disclosures. Beyond...more

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How Should Companies Update Risk Factors and MD&A During a Global Trade War?

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As companies prepare to file Form 10-Qs, they should give special attention to risk factors in light of recently announced global tariffs. The situation is particularly challenging due to the fluid environment, including the...more

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Pressures on DEI Initiatives Lead Public Companies to Revise Risk Factors

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It is no secret that companies are grappling with how to address countervailing pressures on diversity initiatives in this first quarter of the second Trump administration. This issue is front and center as U.S. public...more

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Preparing for Cybersecurity Disclosure as a Public Company

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The SEC, investment banks and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on cybersecurity in IPO companies given the potential financial, legal and reputational risks....more

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New SEC Guidance Eases Form S-3 Registration Process for More Public Companies

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The new registration statement guidance will make capital raises by non-WKSI companies filing on Form S-3 easier, as they can proceed with offerings during periods before their proxy statements are finalized – a privilege...more

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PFAS Risk Factor Disclosures - Is It Time for an Update?

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With the annual report season underway, calendar year-end public companies are finalizing annual reports on Forms 10-K and 20-F. Risk factors are a key area requiring potential updates to these public filings. Generally, the...more

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Form 10-K: Our Clawback Checkbox FAQs

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We’re in Year 2 for the clawback checkboxes on the cover of the Form 10-K and we’re fielding a lot of questions from clients about them right now. As Cydney Posner noted a little while back in her Cooley blog, there is still...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Reminders for the 2025 Reporting Season

Many companies are in the midst of preparing their year-end Annual Reports on Form 10-K and looking ahead to their annual meeting of shareholders. In addition to changes to rules, regulations and disclosure trends, the...more

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SEC Filing Reminder: Confirm Data Tagging in Your 10-K

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Although not new, eligibility to use Forms S-3 and S-8 and Rule 144 depend on compliance with SEC electronic filing rules. ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Caps 2024 with Another Cyber Enforcement Action

The SEC continues to leave its mark as a federal cybersecurity enforcer and closed out the year by charging another company with making misleading statements about a cybersecurity attack and failing to maintain cyber-related...more

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Updating Form 10-K for Fiscal Year 2024 and Other Reporting Reminders

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With calendar year 2024 completed, US public companies with a December 31 fiscal year-end will be working to prepare their annual reports on Form 10-K for filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Companies...more

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Key Considerations for Updating 2024 Annual Report Risk Factors

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With the 2025 annual reporting season upon us, public companies should consider potential updates to their risk factors for their Form 10-Ks and 20-Fs in light of recent economic, political, technological, and regulatory...more

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Key Considerations for the 2025 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season: Your Upcoming Form 10-K

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Each year in our Annual Memo, White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group provides practical insights on preparing Annual Reports on Form 10-Ks, Annual Meeting Proxy Statements and, for FPIs, the Annual Report on Form 20-F....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Things to Keep in Mind for Your Annual Report on Form 10-K and Proxy Statement

We invite you to read our latest client alert to assist in the preparation of your 10-K and 2025 annual meeting proxy statement. This alert highlights new disclosure requirements, hot topics and regulatory enforcement actions...more

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2024 SEC Cybersecurity Rule Updates

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The first year of a new significant regulatory obligation is often more notable for the absence of regulatory enforcement actions as regulators often observe compliance efforts and challenges, offer guidance, and look for...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Securities Snapshot: 4th Quarter 2024 - 2025 Reporting Season – Key Considerations

As we bid farewell to 2024, we welcome not only another year but also several new disclosure requirements. In this Snapshot, we summarize several developments and best practices for public companies to consider as the 2024...more

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FORMS 10-K AND 20-F - Preparing for your Annual report

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This guide discusses important themes and trends for the coming annual reporting season. It also includes a “housekeeping checklist” designed to assist you as you prepare your annual report. ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY...more

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Key Disclosure Considerations for Your Upcoming Form 10-K and Proxy Statement

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Public companies should be aware of new disclosure requirements for their upcoming Form 10-K filings for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024 (2024 Form 10-K) and for their upcoming Proxy Statements to be filed in 2025...more

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SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report

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Paul Hastings released its SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Report today, providing a unique look at how public companies have responded to new incident disclosure requirements. The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) approved...more

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