First SEC enforcement action under Regulation G for Misleading Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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On November 12, 2009, the SEC announced that it had settled charges against SafeNet, Inc. and some of its former officers, employees and accountants, in connection with earnings management and options backdating schemes. This case represents the SEC's first enforcement action brought under Regulation G, and it provides important reminders to issuers on financial reporting practices.

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