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SEC Issues Updated Guidance for Nonpublic Review of Draft Registration Statements

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APRIL 1, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the SECs Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

SEC Expands Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 14, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SECs) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded the accommodations available to companies for the nonpublic review of draft registration statements. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC’s Expanded Confidential Review Process Provides Issuers Greater Flexibility To Explore and Plan Public Offerings

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MARCH 13, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced significant enhancements to the accommodations available for issuers confidentially submitting draft registration statements.

U.S. SEC Expands Accommodations for Confidential Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 6, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued new guidance, effective immediately, expanding the accommodations available for companies that submit draft registration statements (DRS) for non-public review with the Staff.

SEC Staff Extends Accommodations to File Confidential Draft Registration Statements: A Small Gift for Certain Issuers Under Certain Circumstances

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MARCH 7, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Staff of the SEC Division of Corporation Finance expanded the categories of issuer that may submit draft registration statements confidentially for review by the SEC, effective immediately.

SEC Announces Measures to Facilitate Capital Formation

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MARCH 6, 2025

In March 2025, the U.S. The SECs Division of Corporation Finance (Division) anticipates that these new measures will facilitate capital formation in the U.S. capital markets.

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10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking? From Analyst to VP

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm ET Polly Helvacioglu began her career working part-time as an Insurance Broker Analyst whilst completing studies for her Master’s in Finance at Hult International Business School. Balancing a professional and personal life can be difficult. How do you balance your work and personal life?

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc.

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MAY 9, 2025

Washington, DC, (May 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm specializing in merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce the sale of Footing First LLC (FootingFirst) to Morton Buildings, Inc.

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How to Get an Investment Banking Internship

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies. Corporate banking. Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms.

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M&A is Back!

Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

Riley Securities and vice president of investment banking at KPMG Corporate Finance. We have not changed our forecast for 2024 and 2025 in terms of deal-volume upticks this year and next. Aaron Solganick founded the firm in 2009 after serving as the senior vice president of investment banking at B. Contact Us for information

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Consolidation Heats Up the Photonics Industry

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

trillion, but is expected to grow to nearly $2 trillion by 2025. Brent Costello has more than 30 years experience as an investment banker and mergers and acquisition and corporate finance lawyer. Core components include LED and laser chips, optical glass, detectors and image sensors, lenses, prisms and optical fibers.

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Consolidation Drivers in the Photonics Industry

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

AmeriCOM, the American Center for Optics Manufacturing, wants to “increase the capacity and quality of skilled optics technicians by a factor of 16 — from less than 50 per year to more than 800 per year by 2025,” according to its website. Insufficient capital Another big problem is money.

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Technology Services Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Report Q3 2024

Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We expect M&A deal volume to increase in the technology services sector for the remainder of 2024 and continue into 2025. Cybersecurity M&A activity is expected to accelerate in 2025, benefiting from potential interest rate cuts and valuation realignment as sellers seek liquidity. For more information please contact us.

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SEC Division of Corporate Finance Updates C&DIs Related to the Eligibility to File Schedule 13G

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

On February 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance (Corp Fin) posted two Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs): revised Question 103.11 and new Question 103.12

Corp Fin Releases New Guidance on Clawback Disclosure Requirements

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APRIL 21, 2025

The staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) relating to the clawback disclosures required in an issuers annual report on Form 10-K and proxy statement.

SEC Expands Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 6, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commissions Division of Corporation Finance issued an announcement expanding accommodations available for issuers to submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

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Reiteration of Existing Principles-Based Guidance and Updated CDIs

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MARCH 24, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the U.S.

New Corp Fin CDIs on Clawbacks and De-SPAC Co-Registrants

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APRIL 15, 2025

On April 11, 2025, the staff (the Staff) of the U.S. Securities Commissions Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) issued seven new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs), the third update to the CDIs by the Division in the last few months.

SEC Expands Confidential Review Process to Facilitate Capital Formation

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MARCH 6, 2025

Companies seeking to raise capital through a public offering are encouraged to note the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)s announcement on March 3, 2025 that the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (SEC staff) has augmented the accommodations available for entities submitting draft registration statements for nonpublic review, allowing (..)

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SEC Expands Eligibility For Confidential Draft Registration Statement Submissions

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MARCH 13, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced significant enhancements to the ability of issuers to submit draft registration statements (DRSs) for non-public review with the Staff.

SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options for Companies Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 12, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded its confidential filing process for certain draft registration statements submitted for nonpublic review.

Enhanced Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 24, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (the SECs) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

Recent SEC Corp/Fin Interpretations of Interest

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MARCH 31, 2025

In new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (see CDIs 256.35

SEC Staff Provides Guidance on Private Offerings to Accredited Investors That Permit General Solicitation and Other Exemptions

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MARCH 17, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)s Division of Corporation Finance (SEC Staff) published new and revised Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) regarding private offering exemptions. In particular, the SEC Staff published two new C&DIs under Rule 502 (Questions 256.35

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SEC Staff No-Action Letter Eases Rule 506(c) Accredited Investor Verification

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MARCH 21, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the SEC Division of Corporation Finance published a no-action letter that facilitates compliance with Regulation D Rule 506(c), which permits general solicitation, for offerings with certain minimum investment amounts.

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SEC Issues New Guidance on Self-Certification of Accredited Investor Status in Private Placements

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MARCH 20, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporate Finance (the staff) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) concurrently issued a no-action letter and interpretive guidance via new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) that helpfully clarify and expand the circumstances in which "accredited investor" status (..)

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SEC Revises Guidance Affecting Shareholder Activism Under SLB No. 14M and C&DIs

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Division of Corporation Finance published Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M ("SLB 14M") relating to the application of the shareholder proposal rules and rescinding staff guidance issued under prior SEC leadership.

Client Alert: SEC Staff Legal Bulletin 14M Rescinds Prior Staff Guidance and Implements More Company-Friendly Approaches to Shareholder Proposals under Rule 14a-8

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (Staff) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) concerning shareholder proposals for public company proxy statements. SLB 14M rescinds the Staffs social and ethical policy-focused Staff Legal Bulletin No.

SEC Expands Nonpublic Review Process for Draft Registration Statements

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MARCH 18, 2025

On 3 March 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it is expanding the scope of availability for companies to submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q1 2025

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APRIL 28, 2025

Washington, DC, (April 28, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle-market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Axials Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for Q1 2025.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 5 Investment Bank for Lower Middle Market M&A in 2024

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 24, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is proud to announce its recognition as one of Axials Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2024.

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French Sole Holdings SL Acquires Italian Historical Luxury Fashion Company Raffaello Network

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APRIL 1, 2025

Mahon, Illes Balearics, SPAIN 01 April 2025 French Sole Holdings SL, a leading footwear and fashion brand based in Spain, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the assets of the Italian Raffaello Network SPA, a prominent player in the luxury retail sector.

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Zenith Energy Ltd (LSE: ZEN; OSE: ZENA; OTC PINK: ZENAF) acquired Italian PV Photovoltaic Power Plant

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APRIL 8, 2025

Construction of the Vittoria Project is expected to be commenced prior to the close of 2025 following receipt of the necessary permitting from the local authorities. Our objective is to achieve a production capacity of approximately 20 MW by the close of 2025. Costs of operations are very limited and confined to general maintenance.