Topic
Private Placement
194 published works
Capital Markets
Nasdaq Temporarily Permits Certain COVID-Related Private Offerings Without Shareholder Approval
On May 4, 2020, the Nasdaq Stock Exchange adopted a new temporary rule that permits listed companies to issue more than 20% of their presently outstanding common stock at a…
Capital Markets
NYSE Gives Temporary Relief to Listed Companies for Private Placements with Insiders
By Rob Evans
In times of economic distress, insiders can sometimes be the only source of capital for a company with urgent liquidity needs. Applying lessons learned in the 2008-2009 financial crisis to…
Venture Law Blog
Issues Regarding SEC Proposal to Expand Private Offering Exemptions
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), was promoted as a new piece of legislation creating groundbreaking additional pathways to funding for companies, which was especially…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Davis Polk Discusses SEC Move to Expand Private Offerings
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed broad changes to the current private offering framework. Recognizing the growing market for private investments, this is the latest in a series…
Free Writings + Perspectives
PLI Seminar: Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2020
April 20-21, 2020 1177 Avenue of the Americas Click here for additional details and to register. This two day PLI seminar will feature panel discussions covering the basics of private…
Business Law Post
Amending the Definition of "Accredited Investor"
By arinashulgabusinesslawpost-com
The definition of an “accredited investor” is the cornerstone of Regulation D that provides a safe harbor exemption for private placements of securities by startups and more mature companies. Only…
Free Writings + Perspectives
The Road to the IPO: Late Stage Private Placements and IPO Readiness
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Program To register, please click here. While the IPO market remains active, companies continue to…
Compliance Building
Proposed Changes to Accredited Investor Definition
On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed changes to the definition of “Accredited Investor” under Regulation D. The reason for the changes is to open the private market to…
Securities Law Exchange
ABA Securities Committee Comments on SEC’s Concept Release on Private Offerings Harmonization
In June of this year, the SEC issued a concept release that reviews the framework for exempt offerings, including several exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 that…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA announces changes to AIFMs’ submission of notification and material change under NPPR
By Imogen Garner (UK), Iona Wright (UK)
On 3 September 2019, the FCA updated its webpage on the national private placement regime (NPPR). The FCA reports that on 9 September 2019, it will be introducing changes to…