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Expanded Analysis: SEC Amends Accelerated Filer and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions, Provides SOX 404(b) Relief

On March 12, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted long-awaited amendments to the accelerated filer and large accelerated filer definitions with the stated goal of “reduc[ing] unnecessary burdens for certain...more

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SEC Amends Definitions of Accelerated and Large Accelerated Filers

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it voted on March 12 to adopt amendments to the definitions of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

New Definitions of Accelerated and Large Accelerated Filer

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the accelerated filer and large accelerated filer definitions, which impact the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002....more

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Report on 2019 SEC Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation Released

The Securities and Exchange Commission released the report from the August 2019 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The Annual Forum provides an opportunity for market participants to meet and...more

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Capital Markets & Public Companies Quarterly: SEC Proposes Amendments to Accelerated and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions,...

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During the previous quarter, the SEC proposed new rulemaking to reduce the number of smaller companies that become subject to enhanced reporting requirements through “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” status....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest - Volume XIV, Issue 20

SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Proposes Amendments to Update the Accelerated and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions - On May 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to the accelerated filer and large...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Accelerated and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions

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The SEC today voted to propose amendments to the definitions of "accelerated filer" and "large accelerated filer," which are used to determine, among other things, the filing deadlines for periodic reports and the requirement...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Review Smaller Reporting Company Status in Light of New “Smaller Reporting Company” Definition and Updated SEC Staff C&DIs

As public companies prepare to file their annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, they should consider whether they qualify for smaller reporting company (“SRC”) status under the recently amended...more

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SRC Amendments Effective

In June 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company.” Under the amendments a company with a public float of less than $250 million qualifies as an SRC....more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Chair Offers Insights on Capital Formation Agenda

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Clayton addressed attendees at the Nashville 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival regarding the Commission’s capital formation agenda. ...more

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SEC Amends Definition of “Smaller Reporting Companies” (SRCs) to Increase the Number of Companies that Qualify for Scaled...

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The SEC has voted to amend the definition of the term “smaller reporting company” as used in its rules and regulations. Under the amended definition, which takes effect on September 10, 2018, SRCs are companies that...more

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Guidance for Smaller Reporting Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently published guidance providing some useful clarifications related to the Commission’s recent changes to the definition of “smaller reporting company”....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Expands Definition of Smaller Reporting Company

On June 28, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt amendments to the “smaller reporting company” (SRC) definition to expand the number of companies that qualify for certain existing scaled...more

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Easing the Burden: SEC Amendments Extend Smaller Reporting Company Status to More Businesses

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” (SRC), which will allow more businesses to take advantage of scaled disclosure requirements in their...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

SEC Increases Threshold for Qualifying as a Smaller Reporting Company

On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amending the definition of “smaller reporting company” (SRC) to increase the financial thresholds for qualification. This change will significantly...more

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From Ducklings to Swans: More Companies Will Qualify as a “Smaller Reporting Company”

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SEC rule amendments expand the scope of scaled disclosure accommodations, which may offer disclosure relief to additional small cap and pre- and low-revenue issuers. Key Points: ..The SEC has provided disclosure relief...more

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Bigger Is Smaller: SEC Amends Its Definition of “Smaller Reporting Company,” Making Related Disclosure Relief Available to More...

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On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” (“SRC”) as used in the SEC’s rules and regulations. The amendments, which will become...more

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Alert: SEC Expands Eligibility for Smaller Reporting Company Status

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At the end of June, the SEC voted unanimously to amend the definition of "smaller reporting company," or SRC, allowing more companies to take advantage of the scaled disclosures permitted, on an item-by-item basis, for...more

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SEC Adopts Rules that Could Ease Disclosure Burden on Middle Market Public Companies

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On June 28, the SEC adopted regulations that could reduce the reporting burden on middle market public companies. In summary, the SEC adopted amendments to the smaller reporting company (SRC) definition to increase the...more

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SEC Amends Definition of "Smaller Reporting Company"

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On June 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” (SRC) to increase the number of companies eligible to comply with certain scaled disclosure...more

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New SEC Rules Relax Disclosure Requirements for Smaller Technology and Life Sciences Companies

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In an effort to promote capital formation and reduce compliance costs, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its rules to expand the number of public companies that qualify for scaled disclosure...more

Sullivan & Worcester

SEC Amends “Smaller Reporting Company” Definition - July 2018

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved amendments to its "smaller reporting company" (SRC) definition, which, effective on or around September 10, 2018, will expand the number of companies that qualify for...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

New SEC Thresholds in Definition of Smaller Reporting Company Effective September 10

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 28, 2018, adopted amendments to the definition of "smaller reporting company" (SRC) in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), Rule 12b-2 under the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Amendments to Smaller Reporting Company Definition

On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted amendments to the definition of "smaller reporting company" to expand the number of public companies that are eligible to provide scaled disclosure and...more

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SEC Expands the Definition of “Smaller Reporting Company”

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On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” to expand the number of companies that qualify for certain scaled disclosure requirements in...more

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