1. Form S-1 Registration Statements In Going Public Transactions
September 27, 2013
Many private companies file a registration statement filing with the SEC in connection with their going public transaction. The most commonly used registration statement used by companies going public is Form S-1. Using a Form S-1, companies can avoid the risks of reverse merger transactions and D...
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2. The EB-5 Program After Rule 506 Of The JOBS Act
September 25, 2013
The EB-5 visa program was created by the U.S. Congress as part of the Immigration Act of 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.
Under the EB-5 program, foreign investors can obtain EB-5 visas designated by the U.S. Citizenship an...
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3. Using Form 10 In Going Public Transactions
September 15, 2013
Many issuers seeking to raise capital often attempt to go public using a reverse merger with a public shell. Blank Check Companies which file Form 10 Registration Statements ("Form 10 Shells") are being marketed as a method for private companies to obtain public company status.
Often Form...
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4. Form 10 Registration Statements
September 15, 2013
Form 10 is a Registration Statement used to register a class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). This article addresses common questions we receive from clients about Form 10 registration statements.
Q. Which companies can registe...
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5. Reverse Merger Securities Attorney
September 15, 2013
Traditionally, private companies become publicly traded filing a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Another established method for private companies go public is through a Reverse Merger ("Reverse Merger") with a public shell company.
The general perception ...
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6. Securities Law Blog For Securities Lawyer 101
September 15, 2013
Securities Lawyer 101 Blog
A private company going public is subject to three federal securities laws, each with its own unique requirements. The three laws are the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and the Sarbanes-Oxley...
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7. Rule 506 Changes Securities Offerings
September 07, 2013
Rule 506(c) fundamentally changes how private placements will be conducted, by allowing issuers to engage in general solicitation and advertising if they comply with the Rule's specific requirements. The advantages offered by Rule 506(c) are significant for issuers who comply with its inflexible ...
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8. Investor Relations And Rule 506(C)
September 02, 2013
Investor relations also known as stock promotion involves the publication of information about a public company to increase its stock price and trading volume. The person who publishes this information is sometimes referred to as a "Stock Promoter". Stock Promoters use a variety of media includin...
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9. Going Public Using Form 211
September 01, 2013
Many private companies that go public are opting for the listing on the OTCMarket's Pink Sheets due to the increased costs and more stringent regulations associated with Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") reporting. Rule 15c2-11 ("SEC Rule 15c2-11") of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (th...
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10. OTCQB Going Public Structures
September 01, 2013
Many private companies seeking to go public are opting to list on the OTCMarkets OTCQB. The OTCMarkets Group operates an electronic inter-dealer quotation system called OTC Link. OTCMarkets ranks issuers in tiers; each issuer's rank depends upon the amount of disclosure provided.
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