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How to Correct Form 10-Q Mistakes

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How do you handle a mistake in a Form 10-Q? That depends on the type of mistake it is – and sometimes, the level of the mistake’s materiality. Sometimes companies may feel the need to amend their Form 10-Q – and the reasons...more

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Transition to EDGAR Next—What You Need to Know

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As a result of amendments adopted by the SEC in 2024, the SEC’s EDGAR electronic filing system is being replaced with a new “EDGAR Next” dashboard. All existing SEC filers will need to transition to EDGAR Next before...more

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Capital Markets Update – March 2025 One-Minute Reads

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New C&DIs related to Reg A and Reg D - On March 12, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) issued new and updated compliance and disclosure interpretations (C&DIs) under...more

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New Corp Fin CDIs on Clawbacks and De-SPAC Co-Registrants

On April 11, 2025, the staff (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) issued seven new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (“CDIs”), the third update to the CDIs...more

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Final Changes: The Upsizing or Downsizing Handbook

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Pricing day is a huge milestone in the initial public offering (IPO) journey. It is the culmination of months of preparation and drafting and being out on the road talking to investors. Before you hit the road, you’ll have...more

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EDGAR Next enrollment begins

On March 24, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched its EDGAR Next platform. All individuals and entities that make SEC filings (SEC Filers) must enroll on the platform by September 15, 2025, to avoid...more

Robinson Bradshaw

Form D: A Primer

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Under Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, all offers and sales of securities, including offers or sales of limited partnership interests or membership interests in a private fund, must be registered with the Securities...more

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Acting SEC Chair Outlines Plan to Make IPOs More Attractive

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Acting SEC Chair Mark T. Uyeda outlined potential regulatory changes to make IPOs more attractive and to scale public company disclosures at the Florida Bar’s 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute and M&A Conference. ...more

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SEC Updates Guidance on Lock-Up Agreements and Cash Tender Offers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) regarding lock-up agreements and tender offers, offering notable clarifications for corporations considering...more

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So You Went Public via a Reverse Merger? Are You a Shell Company?

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In recent years, a variety of alternative paths to public ownership and trading liquidity have emerged. The reverse merger is among one of the oldest alternatives to a conventional IPO for a private company seeking to become...more

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Enhanced Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC’s”) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Effectiveness of Form S-3 After Filing Form 10-K but Prior to Filing Part III Information

On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued a set of Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs). In particular, SEC staff revised or withdrew several C&DIs to allow all Form S-3s,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EDGAR Next: How to Prepare

On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rules 10 and 11 of Regulation S-T, Form ID, and the EDGAR Filer Manual, concerning access to and management of accounts on EDGAR...more

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SEC Expands Nonpublic Review Process for Draft Registration Statements

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On 3 March 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it is expanding the scope of availability for companies to submit draft registration statements for...more

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Preparing for Changes in the SEC’s Filing System

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On March 24, 2025, “EDGAR Next”—the updated online platform by which companies and individuals can access and manage their EDGAR accounts—goes live. Professionals who regularly make EDGAR filings on behalf of companies or...more

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Government shutdown maybe?

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Based on the news reports from this morning, it seems unlikely that the threatened government shutdown will come to pass. Nevertheless, although the shutdown appeared doubtful, just this morning, Corp Fin posted an...more

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SEC Announces More Options for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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Our Investment Funds Team reviews the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enhanced options for companies filing draft registration statements for nonpublic review....more

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SEC Expands Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded the accommodations available to companies for the nonpublic review of draft registration...more

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What the SEC’s (Pending) Shutdown Means for You

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With it looking pretty likely that the federal government will shut down at midnight tomorrow, here are 10 things you should know based on the SEC’s “operations plan during a shutdown” guidance and Corp Fin’s list of 22...more

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SEC Expands Eligibility For Confidential Draft Registration Statement Submissions

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On March 3, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced significant enhancements to the ability of issuers to submit draft...more

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SEC Expands Accommodations for Reviewing Nonpublic Registration Statements

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On March 3, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available to issuers submitting nonpublic draft registration statements for staff...more

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SEC staff expands availability of nonpublic registration statement review process

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On March 3, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded the availability of the nonpublic review process for registration statements under which issuers may voluntarily submit draft Securities Act...more

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SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options for Companies Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded its confidential filing process for certain draft registration statements submitted for nonpublic...more

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SEC Expands Confidential Submission Options for Issuers to Facilitate Capital Raising

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On March 3, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced expanded accommodations for issuers submitting draft registration statements for nonpublic review. These enhancements are intended to facilitate...more

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SEC Division of Corporation Finance Expands Confidential Review Accommodations for Draft Registration Statements

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) announced that it enhanced certain existing accommodations under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups...more

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