Once you publicly file your Form 1-A offering statement, the solicitation materials must be followed by a current preliminary offering circular or include a declaration that notifies potential investors where and how the most current preliminary offering circular may be found. This condition can be satisfied by adding the URL where the preliminary offering circular is located on the internet.
Issuers utilizing Regulation A+ are permitted to “test the waters” with potential purchaser and use solicitation materials both before and after the offering statement is filed, subject to compliance with SEC rules on filing and disclaimers. Using Regulation… Read More
On February 19, 2019, the SEC posted a new proposed rule intended to make it possible for all issuers to “test the waters” when contemplating a public offering of securities. Until now, only issuers considered emerging growth companies… Read More
Issuers utilizing Regulation A+ are permitted to test the waters with all potential investors and use solicitation materials both before and after the offering statement is filed, subject to issuer compliance with the rules on filing and disclaimers. … Read More
In 2023 and 2024, Florida lawmakers overhauled Chapter 517, the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act, ushering in a new era for businesses and investors. Effective October 1, 2024, these changes make it easier for Florida companies to… Read More
Tier 1 of Regulation A provides an exemption for securities offerings of up to $20 million in a 12-month period, while Tier 2 provides an exemption for securities offerings of up to $75 million in a 12-month period.
Regulation A Form 1-A requires line item disclosures that are subject to SEC review. Form 1-A information can be presented in two formats, each with unique requirements.
SECTION 4(A)6 OF THE SECURITIES ACT Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act” is also known as Regulation CF. These rules have made it easier for companies to raise money from a… Read More
Offering integration can become a problem for some issuers conducting Regulation A+ (also known as Reg A) offerings. The Reg A offering integration rules prevent companies from improperly avoiding SEC registration by dividing a single securities offering into multiple securities offerings to take advantage of Securities Act exemptions that would not be available for the combined offering.
1. Overview of the Regulation A+ Exemption On March 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) created Regulation A+ by adopting final rules to implement Section 401 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act by… Read More
Regulation A offers an alternative to the traditional methods of filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 or Form F-1 to raise capital and go public, while preserving some of the key benefits of those traditional registered offerings. Regulation A’s benefits:
The Regulation A + offering integration rules prevent companies from improperly avoiding the SEC’s registration statement requirements by dividing a single securities offering into multiple securities offerings to take advantage of exemptions that would not be available for the combined offerings. Regulation… Read More
Benefits of Regulation A+ Amendments On December 19, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Regulation A informally referred to as Regulation A+. The amendment allows companies that are subject to SEC reporting requirements under… Read More
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Overview of the Regulation A Exemption The Regulation A offering exemption provides investors with more investment choices and issuers with more capital raising options during their going public transactions. Regulation A is mandated by Title IV of the… Read More
Overview of the Regulation A+ Exemption On March 25, 2015, The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules to implement Section 401 of The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act by expanding Regulation A into two… Read More
Posted by Brenda Hamilton, Securities Attorney Regulation A also known as Regulation A+ provides an existing exemption from registration for smaller issuers of securities. Regulation A+ offerings can be used in combination with direct public offerings and initial public offerings as part of a Going Public Transaction. One key benefit of… Read More
The Regulation A offering integration rules prevent companies from improperly avoiding registration by dividing a single securities offering into multiple securities offerings to take advantage of Securities Act exemptions that would not be available for the combined offering. Regulation A also known as Regulation A contains integration safe harbor provisions.
The SEC radically changed Regulation A for smaller companies desiring to raise money by going public. This seismic shift is called Regulation A+. In this blog post, we will explain how new Regulation A+ can work for you, making it easier to raise money and significantly lowering costs of going and staying public.
On June 19, 2015, Regulation A+ became effective. The new rules which were promulgated under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), create two Tiers of exempt offerings, both of which allow securities to be offered and sold to the… Read More
SEC Provides Guidance For Twitter In Regulation A+ Offerings- Testing the Waters On June 19, 2015, new rules expanding Regulation A became effective. The expanded rules are commonly known as Regulation A+. The new rules which were promulgated… Read More
There are two primary sets of federal securities laws that come into play when a company wants to offer and sell its securities and go public. These are the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of… Read More
A private or public company can raise capital in a variety of ways. Traditional sources of capital for companies include loans from financial institutions such as a bank, or from friends and family as well as receivable financing. … Read More
Securities Law Blog A private company seeking to go public can obtain a stock ticker or trading symbol assignment from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) if it meets certain requirements. This enables the company to be quoted… Read More
Securities Lawyer 101 Blog On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), which was intended to help smaller and emerging growth companies raise capital in the U.S. markets. The JOBS Act amends, and adds… Read More
Last week, the Supreme Court handed down two opinions that have the potential to limit the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission in fundamental ways and to curtail, or at least redirect, its ability to discipline individuals… Read More
Private companies seeking to raise capital often file a Registration Statement on SEC Form S-1 or Offering Circular on Form 1-A pursuant to Regulation A+ in connection with their going public transaction. Both options have unique benefits. For Example, All companies qualify to register… Read More
