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SEC Goals
Ensuring full & fair disclosure to all investors.
Prohibiting dissemination of materially misstated information.
Preventing misuse of information by inside parties.
Regulating the operation of securities markets.
Registration Process
1. Registration Statements delivered to SEC
2. Review by Div. Of Corp. Finance
3. A deficiency letter sent to registrant
4. Approved after deficiencies are cleared
5. Once the registration is effective, the securities can be sold.
Note: This process is both time-consuming and expensive.
Proxy Statements:
Allow board of directors to vote on behalf of stockholders.
Must be filed with SEC 10 days prior to distribution. Needs to indicate on whose
behalf the solicitation is made.
Must disclose fully all matters that are to be voted on at the meeting.
Is usually accompanied by an annual report.