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This document is an official order from the Securities and Exchange Commission instituting administrative proceedings against various companies for failing to meet their periodic filing obligations

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How to fill out Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

1. Begin with the title: 'Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934'.
2. Include an introductory paragraph stating the purpose of the order and the authority under which it is issued.
3. Specify the respondent(s) involved and provide a brief summary of their relevant background.
4. Detail the allegations against the respondent(s), citing specific sections of the Securities Exchange Act that have been violated.
5. Outline the factual basis and evidence that supports the allegations.
6. State the legal basis for the proceedings, referencing any applicable rules and regulations.
7. Include a section on the notice of hearing, indicating the date, time, and location of the hearing.
8. Provide instructions for how the respondent can submit a response to the allegations.
9. Conclude with a statement emphasizing the right of the respondent to appear and defend themselves at the hearing.

Who needs Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

1. Entities or individuals involved in violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement officials preparing to initiate administrative proceedings.
3. Legal representatives for companies facing potential suspension or revocation of their securities registration.

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What is Section 12 J of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

Section 12(j) authorizes the SEC to revoke an issuer's Exchange Act registration for failure to comply with any provision of the Exchange Act or any of the regulations promulgated thereunder.

What is the 12j restriction?

Section 12(j) also prohibits broker-dealers from effecting transactions in the securities of any issuer whose registration has been so revoked. The entry of a Section 12(j) order is, therefore, effectively a death sentence for the public trading of these issuers' securities.

What is an SEC administrative proceeding?

SEC Administrative Proceedings The SEC can authorize the staff to file a case in federal court or to bring an administrative action. Administrative proceedings differ from civil court actions in that they are before an ALJ rather than a federal court judge.

What is the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for dummies?

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates the trading of stocks, bonds, and debentures, which are called securities. The rules which regulate these sales are enforced and implemented through the Securities Exchange Commission, or SEC, a government agency.

What is Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act establishes thresholds at which an issuer (company) must register its securities with the SEC and become subject to periodic reporting and disclosure requirements.

What is a security registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act?

Unlike registration of the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act, Section 12 of the Exchange Act involves registration of an entire class of securities if conditions are met, including listing on a national securities exchange for Section 12(b) and crossing minimum asset and securityholder thresholds

What is Section 12 Securities Act liability?

Section 12(a)(2) imposes liability on the “owner who passed title, or other interest in the security, to the buyer for value” (i.e., the direct seller). Pinter, 486 U.S. at 642. Liability extends only to “the buyer's immediate seller; remote purchasers are precluded from bringing actions against remote sellers.

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What is Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

It is a formal process initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to suspend or revoke the registration of a security due to violations of federal securities laws or failure to file required reports.

Who is required to file Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

Issuers of securities that have failed to file timely reports with the SEC or have violated other provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are required to respond to this order.

How to fill out Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

The form must be completed by providing detailed information about the issuer, the nature of the violations, and specific statutory provisions violated. Legal counsel is often advised to ensure compliance with SEC rules.

What is the purpose of Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

The purpose is to ensure that only compliant issuers maintain their registration, protect investors, and maintain fair and efficient markets.

What information must be reported on Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

The report must include the issuer's name, registration details, summary of violations, evidence supporting the action, and any prior compliance or responses from the issuer.