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SEC Expansion of Availability of Confidential Submissions of Registration Statements Could Help Life Sciences Companies Raise...

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In an attempt to facilitate capital raising, the SEC announced that it was expanding the ability of issuers to submit draft registration statements for confidential review by the staff. Historically, this procedure was mostly...more

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Edgar Next is Coming - Get Ready Now!

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As discussed in our October 27, 2024 post, the SEC has announced new security requirements for Edgar filers. The compliance date is September 15, 2025....more

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2025 SEC Filing Deadlines and Financial Statement Staleness Dates

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We are pleased to announce the availability of our calendar showing SEC filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates for 2025. Public companies are encouraged to keep in mind these important deadlines and...more

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SEC Postpones Share Repurchase Modernization Disclosure Rules

On November 22, 2023, the SEC issued an order postponing the effective date of rules that would require issuers to include detailed disclosures in periodic reports related to their share repurchases (the “Repurchase Rule”)....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Recent Rule 10b5-1 Amendments and Related Disclosure Requirements

On August 25, 2023, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance issued guidance to address certain open questions on the amendments to Rule 10b5-1 and related disclosure...more

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Preparing for New Issuer Repurchase Disclosures

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In May 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amended its rules to significantly increase the disclosures public companies must make about repurchases of their equity securities. The recent amendments are the...more

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SEC Mandates Electronic Filing of More Forms – Including “Glossy” Annual Reports

The SEC announced on June 3, 2022 the adoption of amendments to:  1. Require electronic submission of certain forms that have previously been permitted to be submitted in paper format; and  Require that financial...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules for Share Repurchases and Rule 10b5-1 and Insider Trading Matters

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On December 15, the SEC proposed rules to address two stated priorities for the agency under Chair Gary Gensler: modernizing disclosure of share repurchases and curbing perceived abuses around Rule 10b5-1 and insider trading....more

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Earnings Releases and Investor Calls in Light of COVID-19 – SEC Chairman and Director of Corporation Finance Issue Joint Public...

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton, and Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, William Hinman, released a joint public statement emphasizing the importance of disclosures from public...more

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Examples of CARES Act Disclosures in SEC Filings

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, is a little bit over a week old and public companies have begun to make disclosures regarding its impact in SEC filings....more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - April 2020

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COVID-19 RELATED DEVELOPMENTS - SPECIAL REGULATORY UPDATE - SEC Updates Investment Company Act Exemptive Order in Response to COVID-19 - On March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an...more

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COVID-19 Impact on Public Disclosure on SEC Reporting Companies

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and responses to this crisis, including actions taken by federal, state and local governments, have had an impact on the operations of virtually every business and business...more

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COVID-19 SEC Filing Relief and Disclosure Guidance

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Public companies stressing over how to meet filing deadlines during the COVID-19 crisis and what to say about the pandemic’s impact just received a filing reprieve and disclosure guidance from the SEC. The Securities and...more

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SEC Extends Conditional Reporting Relief and Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Public Companies

On March 25, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the filing periods covered by its previous conditional reporting relief order for certain public company filing obligations impacted by COVID-19. At...more

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SEC Offers Extended Filing Relief to Companies Hit by Coronavirus

Exchange Act Reports - On March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an exemptive order modifying its March 4, 2020 order granting regulatory relief for certain publicly-traded company filing obligations...more

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SEC Provides Relief for Funds and Advisers Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13 announced temporary regulatory relief for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers as well as for registered funds, registered unit investment trusts,...more

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SEC Provides Guidance On Annual Meetings For Companies Affected By COVID-19

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The Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced guidance on March 13 for public companies that have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and that wish to modify the date, time or...more

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SEC Grants Relief to Funds and Advisers Related to COVID-19 Outbreak

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As a result of the current and potential effects of COVID-19, the SEC has relaxed certain requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and rules under the Acts....more

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SEC Provides Filing Extension for Reporting Companies and Individuals Affected by Coronavirus

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The fallout from the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has significantly impacted a number of global industries and financial markets, causing uncertainty and disruptions that continue to evolve....more

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SEC Order Provides Relief for Reporting Companies Affected by COVID-19

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is providing temporary regulatory relief due to the novel coronavirus outbreak....more

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Companies Hit By Coronavirus Offered SEC Filing Relief

Exchange Act Reports - On March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced conditional regulatory relief to public companies impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) granting them extra time to file or furnish...more

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SEC’s Conditional Regulatory Relief for Companies Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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On March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") announced that it is providing conditional regulatory relief and assistance for certain publicly traded companies located, or with significant operations,...more

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