The second edition of the Silicon Valley 150 Risk Factor Trends Report summarizes the risk factor disclosure practices of the Valley’s largest public companies. In August 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...more
In anticipation of the upcoming reporting season, we highlight rule changes, guidance, and trends for public companies to consider in preparing annual report and proxy statement disclosures in 2021. During 2020, the U.S....more
As we previously reported, the SEC’s amendments to certain provisions of Regulation S-K, including Risk Factors, become effective on Monday, November 9, 2020. The Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has...more
As we have previously discussed, on August 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt amendments to modernize the description of business (Item 101), legal proceedings (Item 103), and risk factor (Item...more
On Aug. 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Regulation S-K to “modernize” Items 101, 103 and 105 of Regulation S-K, which relate to business description, legal proceedings and...more
Continuing a trend favoring a principles-based, materiality-driven disclosure regime, on August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the description of business (Item 101), legal...more
On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted amendments to crucial SEC disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K, including Item 101 (Description of Business), Item 103 (Legal Proceedings)...more