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Alternative Routes To U.S. Markets Impact Reporting Requirements For Chinese Companies
According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site, there are currently 144 domestic Chinese companies registered with the Commission. This number is deceiving, however, since more and more Chinese companies are entering the U.S. through business combinations with U.S. domestic listed companies or through off-shore holding companies, utilizing the wholly-owned foreign enterprise (WOFE) structure. While the end result is the same ' a listing on a U.S. exchange ' the decision to 'domesticate' in the United States or remain a 'foreign private issuer' can have significant ramifications for the company's ongoing regulatory compliance obligations. Foreign private issuers continue to enjoy certain levels of relief from the U.S. compliance regime by virtue of the fact that they are also required to comply with their local, or 'home country', reporting requirements.
Paths to the U.S. Public Markets
The current favoured strategy for many Chinese companies is to consummate a reverse merger with an existing SEC reporting company, preferably one that is listed on Nasdaq or the AMEX. A long-standing M&A vehicle, this structure has been revitalised by the dynamics of today's capital markets into a quick and easy route to the U.S. public markets. The reverse merger is no longer driven principally by tax or other structural considerations; rather, it offers a public liquidity option for private investors, while providing a broadened institutional and retail investor base. Today's reverse merger is considered preferable to a traditional IPO, since it allows the company a gentler, more predictable foray into the continuing volatile U.S. public markets. In August 2006 alone, generally a 'quiet' month for market activity, 11 reverse mergers were completed and five more were announced, with activity showing no signs of weakening.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.