Securities Registration Statement
/ˈsɪkjʊrɪtiz ˌrɛʤɪˈstreɪʃən ˈsteɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal document filed with securities regulators, detailing information about securities offered for public sale, to ensure transparency and protect investors.
The company filed a securities registration statement before launching its initial public offering.
Forms
- securities registration statement
- securities registration statements
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Commentary
The statement must comply with regulatory disclosure requirements to avoid material misstatements or omissions.
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