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July 10 2013
Client Alert
SEC VOTES TO LIFT BAN ON GENERAL SOLICITATION FOR
CERTAIN PRIVATE OFFERINGSThe Securities and Exchange Commission voted today to eliminate the prohibition on general solicitation and general advertising for certain private offerings and sales solely to “accredited investors” conducted pursuant to new Rule 506(c) of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), as mandated by Section 201(a) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). The Commission also adopted rules to disqualify “felons and other ‘bad actors’” from participating in certain securities offerings as mandated by Section 926 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”). In conjunction with the new rule, the Commission approved a rule proposal requiring issuers to provide additional information about these securities offerings to enhance the SEC’s ability to “evaluate changes in the market and to address the development of practices” in Rule 506(c) offerings.
The final rule amendments become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The rule proposals will undergo a 60-day public comment period following publication in the Federal Register.
July 08 2013
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDSI) obtained a $20 million secured loan from an affiliate of MidCap Financial, LLC. EG&S acted as counsel to BDSI.
July 02 2013
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP was ranked #1 for placement agent representation in PIPE transactions (by number of transactions) for 2013 year to date.
June 28 2013
Stevia First Corp. announced the closing of their Registered Direct offering in the amount of $1,250,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Placement Agent.
June 28 2013
CombiMatrix Corp. announced the closing of their PIPE offering in the amount of $1,200,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Investor.
June 25 2013
Soligenix, Inc. (OTCBB:SNGX) closed a $7.1 million registered offering of common stock and warrants. Maxim Group LLC acted as lead placement agent for the offering. EG&S acted as counsel to Maxim Group.
June 21 2013
Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (CLNT) announced that it has raised $1,927,791 in a Common Stock transaction. EG&S acted as counsel to Cleantech.
June 20 2013
Generex Biotechnology Corporation announced the closing of their PIPE offering in the amount of $1,225,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Investor.