Federal Securities Regulation R08-03B

Summary of the 1933 Securities Act registration process.

  1. File a financing statement.
  2. Wait 20 days for SEC approval.
  3. During 20-day wait – may issue red herring prospectus, tombstone ad.
  4. Oral offers can be made during 20-day wait.
  5. After 20-day, SEC approves and sale commences.