Common Equity Securities Offerings Flowcharts

There are several ways of offering equity securities to investors on a registered or unregistered basis. Each method has its pros, cons, requirements, and prohibitions. Use these flowcharts as a decision aid between registered offerings, unregistered offerings under various exemptions and safe harbors, offerings to employees, Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) offerings, and more.

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