The Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions on Title I of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”) to address a number of issues regarding the applicability of the provisions in Title I to exchange offer, merger and… Continue Reading
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SEC Staff Guidance for Draft Registration Statements via EDGAR
Posted in IPO On-RampIn connection with the recent migration of draft registration statement submissions to EDGAR, the SEC Staff sent letters to companies with draft registration statements subject to an ongoing review process, advising those companies how to submit a draft registration statement through EDGAR. The letter notes that companies with pending draft registration statements already have a… Continue Reading
EDGAR Filing Option for EGCs Live October 1st
Posted in IPO On-RampThe Division of Corporation Finance confirmed that beginning on October 1, 2012, an EGC may submit its confidential draft registration statement through the EDGAR system. Once an issuer chooses to rely on EDGAR submissions, it cannot opt to change to paper submissions through the secure email system. The SEC will provide instructions on transitioning from… Continue Reading
Confidential EDGAR Submissions Coming Down the Pike
Posted in IPO On-RampUnder Title I of the JOBS Act, an emerging growth company may confidentially submit a draft registration statement for an initial public offering for nonpublic review, provided that the initial confidential submission and all amendments are publicly filed with the SEC no later than 21 days prior to the issuer’s commencement of a road show. … Continue Reading