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Some time ago, in 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission had issued a concept release requesting public comment on possible amendments to Rule 701 and Form S-8. The concept release followed after the SEC Staff had...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission released for comment proposed rules that would apply on a temporary basis to allow for broader reliance on Rule 701 and Form S-8 for stock-based compensation related awards to gig or...more
Earlier this month, the ESAs published a final report on proposed updates to the existing EMIR margin rules (the “Margin RTS Updates”). Although not yet final, the absence of a public consultation and fast approaching...more
The SEC recently amended Securities Act Rule 701, which provides a registration exemption for securities sold by non-reporting companies to their employees and other covered persons under compensatory arrangements. The...more
On July 18, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release soliciting public comment on ways to modernize Rule 701 and Form S-8 of the Securities Act of 1933 to account for recent developments...more
Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (i) approved the increase of the threshold at which private companies must provide financial disclosures in private company compensatory Rule 701 offerings...more
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
Increased 701 Disclosure Threshold - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unanimously voted on July 18 to adopt final amendments to Rule 701, which provides private companies an exemption from registration for...more