Last week, Erik Gerding, Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the Division), issued a statement providing clarification regarding the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents by reporting companies. This...more
This memorandum outlines key considerations from White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group for foreign private issuers ("FPIs") during the 2022 annual reporting season. This memo describes our key considerations for...more
On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to modernize Regulation S-K rules requiring business description, legal proceedings and risk factor disclosures. The amendments are intended to update...more
Companies defined as “foreign private issuers” enjoy a number of important advantages under special SEC rules and accommodations. Key Points: ..A company must pass one of two tests to qualify as an FPI. ...more
On December 8, 2016, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) to provide guidance regarding the definition of foreign private issuers (FPIs) under...more
On June 16, 2016, the SEC proposed a major overhaul of the disclosure requirements for companies that are engaged in material mining operations, including royalty companies. The proposed rules would replace the SEC’s...more
Corporate governance has changed dramatically since passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The level of shareholder engagement and institutional...more