The JOBS Act: Reforms to the Capital Raising Process

On May 8, 2012, Cravath prepared an updated version of its April 27, 2012 memo entitled “The JOBS Act: Reforms to the Capital Raising Process.” The updated memo reflects guidance from the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued prior to the date of the memo. It reviews the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act,” which was signed into law on April 5, 2012. The Act eases restrictions relating to the initial public offering process for entities qualifying as emerging growth companies, as well as easing restrictions on the private placement capital-raising process. It also provides emerging growth companies with ongoing relief from certain financial reporting requirements, SOX 404(b) auditing requirements and compensation disclosure requirements.

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