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The release of MD&A interpretive guidance on KPIs and metrics reinforces their key role in company disclosure. On January 30, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published guidance on the disclosure...more
This memorandum outlines key considerations from White & Case’s Public Company Advisory Practice for foreign private issuers (“FPIs”) in preparation for the 2020 annual reporting season. It describes our key considerations...more
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In our latest On point. we discuss the nature and purpose of non-GAAP financial measures and the rules governing the use of such financial measures. We also examine recent SEC comment letters and discuss areas of concern...more
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