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Securities Regulation New Guidance Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

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Some Sunshine for Crypto Investment Products: SEC Issues First Comprehensive Disclosure Guidance for Crypto ETPs

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In another step toward regulatory clarity for crypto investment products, the SEC Division of Corporate Finance staff has issued detailed disclosure guidance on how crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) should navigate...more

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SEC Issues Updated Guidance for Nonpublic Review of Draft Registration Statements

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

SEC Expands Confidential Registration Statement Submission Process

On March 3, 2025, the Staff of the SEC Division of Corporate Finance announced an expansion of the accommodations that allow issuers to confidentially submit draft registration statements (DRSs) for nonpublic review. This is...more

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SEC Staff Expands Confidential Review Accommodations for Certain Issuers and Transactions

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On March 3, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued new guidance, effective immediately, significantly expanding the ability of companies to...more

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SEC Adopts Rules and Guidance on SPACs

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On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted rules and guidance to impose a variety of new requirements on SPACs. The effective date of the rules is 125 days after publication in the Federal Register, an unpredictable process that...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Sample Letter to China-Based Companies

On December 20, 2021, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (“Division”) issued the Sample Letter (“Letter”) to companies based or having the majority of their operations in the People’s...more

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SEC Throws Wrench In SPAC Boom

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On April 12, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance directed at the accounting for warrants utilized by many special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Significant valuation work and...more

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SPAC Disclosures – SEC Focuses in on Conflicts of Interests

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On December 22, 2020, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance issued new guidance with disclosure considerations for special purpose acquisition companies ("SPACs"). The new...more

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The SEC Speaks in 2020: Division of Corporation Finance

On October 8, 2020, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance spoke at PLI’s The SEC Speaks in 2020 program, providing insights on recent developments, rulemakings, guidance and initiatives....more

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