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“Under Pressure”: Walking the Fine Line of Section 13(d) Passive Investor Status

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On February 11, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance ("Staff") of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or the "Commission") issued new and updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations on...more

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To Control or Not to Control: SEC Issues New Guidance Impacting Schedule 13G filers

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation, Question 103.12 (C&DI), that may significantly impact how public companies engage with their shareholders....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Prepare for Changes to the Shareholder Engagement Process

As companies prepare for engagement with their shareholders in connection with the 2025 annual meeting season, they should be prepared for a change in the approach followed by institutional investors. These changes are being...more

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SEC Division of Corporate Finance Updates C&DIs Related to the Eligibility to File Schedule 13G

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On February 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance (Corp Fin) posted two Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs): revised Question 103.11 and new Question 103.12 related to a...more

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United States: SEC Issues New Guidance on Schedule 13G Eligibility

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued new guidance regarding when shareholders can file beneficial ownership reports on Schedule 13G. While the 11 February 2025 Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation...more

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Shareholder Engagement Practices Under New SEC Guidance on Schedule 13G Eligibility: FAQs

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The SEC Staff recently issued new guidance (C&DI 103.12) on how a shareholder’s engagement with a company’s management could disqualify the shareholder from using the SEC’s short-form Schedule 13G....more

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SEC Staff Adopts Significant New Guidance Affecting Shareholder Proposals and Engagement

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On February 11 and 12, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (Staff) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided a pre-Valentine’s Day treat for public companies and shareholders to digest in the...more

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Corp Fin Updates CDIs on Beneficial Ownership Reporting

On February 11, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) updated its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) relating to Regulation 13D-G beneficial ownership reporting by revising Question 103.11...more

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Recent Amendments to BVI Company Law: Key Changes

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There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients, there are some key changes of which clients should be aware...more

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SEC's Latest Complaint Against Elon Musk Spawns Questions About The Politics Of SEC Enforcement

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Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.  The complaint alleges that Mr. Musk in acquiring shares of Twitter failed to file a...more

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Recent Developments for Directors - November 2024

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SEC Penalizes Director for Misleading D&O Questionnaire Response - The SEC recently brought an enforcement action against a director for causing violations of the proxy rules by failing to disclose a close personal...more

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New Reporting Requirement for Shareholders of Listed Companies

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In order to implement the mandate of Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector and to ensure that reports on changes in share ownership comply with currently applicable international...more

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Public Companies Quarterly Update (Q4 2023)

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Welcome to Saul Ewing’s Public Companies Quarterly Update series. Our intent is to, on a quarterly basis, highlight important legal developments of which we think public companies should be aware. This edition is related to...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in the Czech Republic (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company - Limited liability partnership - General partnership ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Are You a Mexican Shareholder of a U.S. Company? 2024 Brings New U.S. Reporting Obligations

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Similar to the controlling beneficiary regulation in Mexico, next year the United States will enter into force a new obligation for most U.S. companies, including those with Mexican shareholders, to report information about...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Adopts Rule Changes to Shareholder Ownership Reporting

The SEC shortened Schedule 13D and Schedule 13G beneficial ownership reporting deadlines and amended disclosure requirements. The SEC modified and accelerated the initial filing and amendment deadlines, as well as...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

FinCEN Proposes to Extend Filing Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information in 2024

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a proposal to amend the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule, which would extend the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their BOI...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

The SEC Amends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final amendments to the rules that govern beneficial ownership reporting and provided guidance on the application of those rules. The SEC also...more

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Public Company Watch: October 2023

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In the October edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC adopting rules modernizing beneficial ownership reporting and short sale reporting, and issuing new C&DIs...more

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SEC Adopts Rules for Shorter Deadlines and More Transparency in Share Ownership Reporting

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On October 10, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules (the Amendments) that amend Regulation 13D-G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), which provide companies, and the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Do Now

When the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect in January 2024, millions of companies will face new beneficial ownership reporting obligations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has proposed allowing...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The Czech Republic (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company - Limited liability partnership - General partnership -...more

White & Case LLP

Changes in ultimate beneficial owners recording legislation – a modified definition of the ultimate owner and broader reporting...

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On 1 October 2022, an amendment to Act No. 37/2021 Coll., on keeping record of ultimate beneficial owners (the "UBO Act"), 1 came into force which, in order to ensure compliance with the pertinent European Directive,2...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Shareholder Reporting Rules, Affecting Schedule 13D/G Filers and Impacting Section 16(a) Reporting

Rule amendments, if adopted, would substantially shorten filing deadlines for initial and amended Schedules 13D and 13G, as well as increase the number of securityholders required to file Section 16(a) reports (Forms 3, 4,...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Latvia (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Foreign investors may choose from the types of business entities: • Limited liability company • Joint stock company • Individual merchant • General partnership • Limited liability...more

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