Series 79 practice questionmediumSEC Registration Statements
Which of the following is true concerning the ability to incorporate by reference into a Form S-3 registration statement?
- AIt is only available to non-reporting companies.
- BIt is not permitted for material contracts.
- CIt requires the company to have been public for at least six months.
- DAllows eligible issuers to include prior Exchange Act filings by reference, streamlining disclosure✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Allows eligible issuers to include prior Exchange Act filings by reference, streamlining disclosure
Form S-3 lets eligible companies incorporate previous SEC filings by reference, simplifying the registration process. Non-reporting companies and some documents are not eligible for this streamlining.
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