Changes to SEC transaction disclosures: 5 things you need to know

Published: Aug. 5, 2019, 8 p.m.

The SEC is proposing significant changes to its disclosures required for acquisitions and dispositions of businesses. In this episode, Heather Horn welcomes back Martin Thiselton-Dyer to discuss the details of the proposal and what it could mean to registrants, including:

1:20 - Recap on existing rules. Learn more about the current guidance and the background on the proposals.

4:04 - Why change. We discuss how the proposals could reduce complexity and cost of compliance.

6:47 - Details of the proposal. Martin provides an overview of the proposed changes to disclosures required for acquisitions and dispositions of businesses.

19:41 - Feedback. We discuss some of the preliminary feedback on the proposals.

24:53 - Next steps. What else do you need to know? We wrap it up by sharing some final observations.