The SEC has approved changes to FINRA Rule 5110, which among other things:
- narrow the scope of the definition of “participation or participating in a public offering;”
- modify the lock-up restrictions to exclude certain securities acquired or converted to prevent dilution; and
- clarify that the information requirements apply only to relationships with a “participating” member.
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