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SEC closed for Columbus Day - October 14, 2019

By Toppan_Merrill

October 11, 2019
In observance of Labor Day, the SEC is closed Monday, October 14, 2019. No filings can be received.  Files submitted after 5:30 pm ET, Friday, October 11, 2019 will receive a filing date of Tuesday, October 15, 2019 and ...
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SEC Releases Draft EDGAR Filer Manual | Effective September 30, 2019

By Toppan_Merrill

September 26, 2019
The SEC released a DRAFT of the EDGAR® Filer Manual (Volume II) (Version 52). The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) has not approved, may approve or disapprove, or may revise any of the changes ...
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Regulation of Proxy Advisory Firms and Market Impact

By Toppan_Merrill

December 12, 2018
Over the year ahead, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to face a full slate of challenges related to corporate governance and financial disclosure. In particular, the Commission will be reviewing the ...
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IPOs and Transactions: December 3 - 7

By Toppan_Merrill

December 10, 2018
There were 37 transactions filed with the SEC last week. Congratulations to all of the corporations and law firms that selected our transactions services,  including Pareteum Corp w/ Cooley LLP, Pareteum Corp w/ iPass ...
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Video: November Top Law Firms By SEC Transactions

By Toppan_Merrill

December 07, 2018
As subject matter experts in transactions i.e. IPOs and M&A, we carefully track the capital markets dealflow… daily, weekly and monthly. If you would like to be emailed the week’s transactions (every Monday afternoon), ...
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Give Investors What They Want In Your Proxy Statement

By Toppan_Merrill

December 05, 2018
With the proxy season looming, companies need to shift focus to the strategic content development and design of their shareholder communications, in trend with the evolution of proxies as compliance documents to ...
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SEC closed in honor of President George H.W. Bush - December 5, 2018

By Toppan_Merrill

December 04, 2018
In honor of former President George H. W. Bush, the SEC is closed Wednesday, December 5, 2018. No filings can be received. Files submitted after 5:30 pm ET, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 will receive a filing date of ...
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IPOs and Transactions: November 26 - 30

By Toppan_Merrill

December 03, 2018
There were 23 transactions filed with the SEC last week. Congratulations to all of the corporations and law firms that selected our transactions services,  including Sirius International Insurance Group Ltd w/ Conyers ...
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Impact of Protectionist Measures on Cross-Border Deal Activity

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November 30, 2018
In the realm of deal activity it remains unclear what the impact of increasing protectionist measures has been exactly. Through the first nine months of 2018, global M&A value climbed 22% compared to the same period ...
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Accounting Implications Involving Partial and Step Acquisitions During the Past 10 Years

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November 29, 2018
This paper reviews relevant accounting implications and domestic transaction trends over the past 10 years involving partial and step acquisitions. Partial acquisitions, where less than 100% of a target entity is ...
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Dealmaking in China & Protectionism

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November 28, 2018
Storm clouds have gradually moved over the economic landscape, in the form of tariffs. The U.S. has targeted the European Union, Canada and China with policies aimed at counteracting what the president sees as unfair ...
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SEC Cyber Security Enforcement: First Use of "Red Flags Rule"

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November 27, 2018
In February 2018, the SEC voted unanimously to approve a statement and interpretive guidance to assist public companies in preparing disclosures about cybersecurity risks and incidents. Shortly thereafter, the SEC ...
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IPOs and Transactions: November 19 - 23

By Toppan_Merrill

November 26, 2018
There were 27 transactions filed with the SEC last week. Congratulations to all of the corporations and law firms that selected our transactions services,  including Twilio Inc w/ Cooley LLP, Pepsico Inc w/ Davis Polk & ...
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Government Delays Keep Bitcoin ETF Proposals in Play

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November 23, 2018
After rejecting several proposals for the first Bitcoin ETF earlier this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission continues to seek more information on how exchanges can address fraud and manipulation concerns in ...
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SEC closed for Thanksgiving - November 22, 2018

By Toppan_Merrill

November 21, 2018
Due to Thanksgiving, the SEC is closed Thursday, November 22, 2018. No filings can be received. Files submitted after 5:30 pm ET, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 will receive a filing date of Friday, November 23, 2018 and ...
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Improve Shareholder Communications with Stylized Proxies

By Toppan_Merrill

November 20, 2018
Current shareholder materials must engage, provoke and interact with your shareholders, yet provide your company’s data in a clear, concise way, using plain English. Your shareholder communications advisors must review ...
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IPOs and Transactions: November 12 - 16

By Toppan_Merrill

November 19, 2018
There were 45 transactions filed with the SEC last week. Congratulations to all of the corporations and law firms that selected our transactions services,  including Union Bankshares Corp w/ Access National Corp., ...
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Shareholder Trends in ESG and the SEC

By Toppan_Merrill

November 16, 2018
The SEC recently received a petition to mandate rules for climate change and other Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures. The petition reflects a growing trend in shareholder and market expectations for ...
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Stylized Proxies & Improving Annual Meeting Results

By Toppan_Merrill

November 15, 2018
Annual meetings are a wonderful chance to greet shareholders and drum up excitement, but their most practical use is as a place to hold important votes, allowing shareholders to determine a company’s direction and elect ...
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SEC’s Upcoming Proxy Roundtable: Discussion Topics & Expectations

By Toppan_Merrill

November 13, 2018
The SEC is scheduled to host a long awaited Proxy Roundtable on November 15 to discuss a wide range of topics spanning everything from proxy advisory firms to technology and innovation. Our subject matter experts are ...
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