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Privately Held Corporations Equity Compensation Rule 701

Harris Beach PLLC

SEC Amendment to Rule 701 May Expand the Use of Equity Compensation by Private Companies

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The Congressionally-mandated amendment aims to ease the disclosure burdens of private companies that grant compensatory stock to employees. Grants of securities to employees, including stock options, restricted stock and...more

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Private Company Fined for Failure to Comply with Rule 701 in Option Exercises

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On March 12, 2018, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) fined a late-stage private company $160,000 as a result of its failure to comply with the enhanced disclosure requirements of Rule 701 in...more

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At Last! Relaxation of Federal Securities Regulations for Private Company Stock Incentive Awards may be on the Horizon

Many privately held companies rely on equity compensation awards (typically stock options) to recruit, retain and motivate key employees and other service providers. The issuance of such equity compensation awards generally...more

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