Law Blog Tag: rule 415
The DPO Process Including Form S-1 Registration Statement Requirements
The Demise of the Death Spiral – SEC Interpretation of Rule 415
Without fanfare, publications, or other notice, in mid 2006, PIPE investors and the Issuers that utilized them noticed a big difference in the way that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) division of corporate finance reviewed and commented upon, resale registration statements. Although the SEC staff contended that its position on Rule 415 had not changed, there was, incontrovertibly, a dramatic impact felt by Issuers and PIPE investors.