April 30, 2013 –
Why are IPOs scarce?, social media OK’d for corporate posts … Securities Edge April 2013 wrap-up

April highlights from The Securities Edge

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Companies not taking advantage of Title 1 of the JOBS Act

Executive compensation disclosure is too great a burden for issuers
There may be numerous reasons why IPOs continue to remain elusive, but a rising stock market and pent up demand for IPOs should be compelling companies to go public. Read more >>

Director pay may be in crosshairs next

Will director compensation be the next target?
While public company executives have been in the crosshairs recently, directors have escaped notice — although that may change. Read more >>

Social media OK’d for corporate disclosures

SEC relaxes restrictions on social media postings (but Regulation FD still applies)
A critical component of acceptable social media disclosure is whether investors, the market and the media are aware of the manner in which a company is going to disclose material information. Read more >>

Going private could lead to being outbid

Dell shines a light on the risks of going private
In February, the CEO of Dell and his financial partner, Silver Lake Management LLC, entered into a merger agreement that would make Dell a private company. The $24.4 billion deal would keep Dell in charge of the company. But then the door was opened to other offers. Read more >>

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