Mintz Levin Partner Pam Greene was interviewed on Friday by Law360 regarding the advent of Regulation A+ and its anticipated impact on capital-raising by smaller companies. Pam noted that Tier 2 offerings can be likened to a “mini IPO” because they let companies raise capital under less onerous requirements than a full-fledged public company faces. “This will be an easier path for smaller companies to go public that is less expensive than an IPO,” Greene said.

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The SEC has also posted links to the new forms to be used in connection with Regulation A+ offerings and post-offering reporting:

Form 1-A: Regulation A Offering Statement

Form 1-K: Annual Reports and Special Financial Reports

Form 1-SA: Semiannual Report or Special Financial Report Pursuant to Regulation A

Form 1-U: Current Report Pursuant to Regulation A

Form 1-Z: Exit Report Under Regulation A

Form 8-A: Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g)

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