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Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Rules for Share Repurchase Disclosure

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We had previously reported that beginning with the next annual report on Form 10-K, most US-listed issuers would be required to make more extensive disclosures on their share repurchase programs and insider transactions...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Buyback Disclosure Rule

On December 19, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the SEC’s share repurchase disclosure rule, which required issuers to: (i) report daily aggregate share repurchase data on a quarterly basis, (ii) indicate if...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Developments (November 2023)

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Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: • The SEC’s announcement of its Fiscal Year 2023 enforcement...more

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Commissioner Uyeda has some suggestions about the rulemaking process

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In remarks this week before PLI’s 55th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda shared his views about the disclosure rulemaking process. He observed that, since becoming a commissioner 16 months...more

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SEC Share Repurchase Rule Suffers Legal Setback

As previously reported, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments earlier this year to modernize existing disclosure requirements relating to companies’ repurchases of their equity securities. For...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Summer 2023

Short sellers make their money by publishing information that attacks a company in order to drive down its share price. How can a company prepare? And what should it not do in the face of a short attack? We offer some tips in...more

McCarter & English, LLP

SEC Issues New Rules for Public Company Stock Buybacks

On May 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new final rules after an extended period of public comments and review, requiring public companies to: •Disclose information regarding executed corporate share...more

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The SEC's New Disclosure Requirements for Share Repurchases

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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new rules and related amendments regarding disclosure of share repurchase programs by corporate issuers and their affiliated purchasers. These...more

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SEC Adopts Final Disclosure Rules for Company Share Repurchases

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments that will expand quarterly disclosure of share repurchases in Form 10-Q quarterly reports and Form 10-K annual reports filed by domestic operating companies....more

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SEC adopts “better-than-it-might-have-been” final rules for stock buyback disclosure [UPDATED]

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At an open meeting last week, the SEC voted three to two to adopt a proposal intended to modernize and improve disclosure regarding company stock repurchases. Issuers have something to be relieved about and something to be...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments Regarding Company “Buybacks”

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On May 3, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") adopted rule amendments to expand the disclosure requirements for issuer stock repurchases. These amendments: - Tabular Disclosure: Create a new...more

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SEC Amends Rules for Disclosure of Share Buybacks

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On May 3, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments (the share repurchase amendments) to its rules regarding disclosure of securities repurchase programs (also known as share buybacks) by companies...more

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SEC adopts “better-than-it-might-have-been” final rules for stock buyback disclosure

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At an open meeting yesterday, the SEC voted three to two to adopt a proposal intended to modernize and improve disclosure regarding company stock repurchases. Issuers have something to be relieved about and something to be...more

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Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules on SEC Agenda for May 3

On April 26, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice of an open meeting to be held next Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to consider whether to adopt rules requiring additional disclosures relating...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New Proposed Rules Affecting 10b5-1 Trading Plans and Share Repurchase Programs

On December 15, 2021, the SEC proposed amendments regarding Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and share repurchase programs. The SEC proposed rules are intended to diminish information asymmetry between public companies and investors...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SEC’s Proposed Buyback Disclosure Rules: Actions Companies Should Consider Taking Now

In addition to the proposed rules regarding insider trading policies that we wrote about a few weeks ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission has also proposed amendments to its rules regarding disclosure about stock...more

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SEC proposes new rules on stock buybacks [updated]

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[This post revises and updates my earlier post primarily to reflect the contents of the proposing release.] - At an open meeting last week, the SEC voted three to two to propose new rules regarding company stock...more

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SEC proposes new rules on 10b5-1 plans [updated]

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[This post revises and updates my earlier post primarily to reflect the contents of the proposing release.] - At an open meeting last week, the SEC voted—unanimously—to propose new rules regarding Rule 10b5-1 plans. (The...more

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SEC proposes new rules on 10b5-1 plans and stock buybacks

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At an open meeting yesterday, the SEC voted to propose new rules addressing trading in the market by insiders and companies. The commissioners voted—unanimously—to propose new rules regarding Rule 10b5-1 plans and voted three...more

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Chair Gensler on 10b5-1 Trading Plans

Yesterday, speaking at a conference, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler shared some thoughts regarding Rule 10b5-1 plans and how the SEC might “freshen up” the rule.  The Chair noted that currently there is...more

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SEC Enforcement and Public Companies – 2020 Key Cases and What We Expect in 2021

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Most media accounts suggest that the incoming Biden administration will usher in a more “aggressive” SEC enforcement posture, with renewed emphasis on investigating potential fraud and controls deficiencies at public...more

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SEC Enforcement Case Offers Important Lessons about Internal Controls and Stock Buybacks

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently settled an enforcement action in which it found that a public company failed to develop and implement adequate controls around a stock buyback program. The action...more

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SEC Issues $20 Million Fine and Cease-and-Desist Order for Stock Buybacks While in Merger Negotiations

In a recent settled administrative proceeding, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) imposed a $20 million fine and a cease-and-desist order on Andeavor LLC, a Texas energy company, in connection with...more

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SEC Charges Andeavor LLC With Stock Buyback Controls Violations

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On October 15, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced settled charges against U.S. refiner Andeavor LLC (“Andeavor”) for inadequate controls related to a stock buyback plan it executed while it was in...more

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SEC Charges Company for Implementing Stock Buyback Plan Before Acquisition Negotiations Resumed

The SEC announced settled charges against Andeavor LLC for controls violations relating to a stock buyback plan it implemented while it was in discussions to be acquired by Marathon Petroleum Corp. in 2018. Andeavor agreed to...more

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