What is Plain English? Going Public Lawyers
Regulation C contains the Plain English requirements for SEC filings. For investors to make informed decisions, disclosure documents must impart complex information. Using plain English assures the orderly and clear presentation of complex information so that investors have the best possible chance of understanding the disclosures provided by public companies.
Plain English means analyzing and deciding what information investors need to make informed decisions, before words, sentences, or paragraphs are considered. A plain English document uses words economically and at a level the audience can understand. Its sentence structure is tight. Its tone is welcoming and direct. Its design is visually appealing. A document written in plain English should be easy to read and understand. Private companies seeking public company status should familiarize themselves with the plain English requirements of Regulation C.
The six basic principles of plain English are:
1) Short sentences;
2) Definitive, precise, everyday words;
3) The Disclosures are written in active voice;
4) Tables and/or bullet points are used when possible;
5) No legal jargon or technical terms are used; and
6) No multiple negatives are used.
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