In December 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). These amendments added new conditions to the availability of the affirmative defense under Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1(c)(1) and became effective for Rule 10b5-1 plans entered into

Continue Reading Reminder: Tracking Rule 10b5-1 Plans and Disclosure Timing

Our recent Client Alert discusses applicable rule changes, guidance, and disclosure considerations for the 2023 proxy season for public companies, as well as reminders for what is on the horizon for public company governance and disclosure. Our annual client alert covers the following topics:Continue Reading Preparing for the 2023 Proxy Season

10b5-1 SEC Updates

Partner and Known Trends Editorial Board member Richard Blake joins Rich Baker, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Executive Financial Services, for a discussion on “10b5-1 SEC Updates.” Their conversation will address the recent amendments to Rule 10b5-1, including implications for Rule 10b5-1 guidelines and plans.

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Continue Reading Webinar Alert | 10b5-1 SEC Updates, January 25

In our Client Alert, we discuss the final rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 14, 2022, which amend Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to impose additional conditions to the availability of the affirmative defense under Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1(c)(1). In addition, the final rules require new disclosures by issuers relating to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, insider trading policies, and the timing of certain option grants to officers, as well as new disclosures by Section 16 reporting persons on Forms 4 and 5, including disclosure of bona fide gifts on Form 4 within two business days.Continue Reading SEC Adopts Final Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 and Related Disclosure Requirements