United States: Listing Rules & Flotation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed sweeping reforms to reduce regulatory burdens on U.S. public companies, including eliminating quarterly reporting requirements and raising thresholds for accelerated filer status. While these changes promise to streamline capital markets access for domestic issuers, foreign private issuers—including Canadian companies under the MJDS—remain excluded from these accommodations as the SEC continues its broader evaluation of international reporting

Winston Taylor LLP announces its role in advising BOXABL on a USD3.5 billion business combination with FG Merger II Corp, a transaction designed to provide the modular housing innovator with enhanced access to public capital markets. The deal aims to support BOXABL's expansion of its factory-built housing platform, scale manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate research and development efforts.

Companies considering an initial public offering face complex regulatory requirements and market considerations across different global exchanges. This comprehensive guide examines the key requirements and strategic factors for listing securities on premier stock exchanges from New York to Hong Kong, providing essential insights for navigating the IPO process.

The SEC’s proposed rules would eliminate the $75 million public float requirement to register an unlimited amount of securities on Form S-3 and allow companies to use Form S-3 immediately upon registering a class...

Partner Craig Garvey provides essential guidance for founders navigating the complex landscape of testing-the-waters meetings before an initial public offering. The article examines critical compliance requirements, disclosure obligations, and strategies for managing investor communications while avoiding potential SEC scrutiny during the IPO process.

With innovation in technology, artificial intelligence, defense, and life sciences driving investor demand, Israeli companies are poised to capitalize on a strengthening US IPO market in 2026.

The ‘Jewel in the Crown' of London's markets, AIM has been a central feature of UK capital markets for the last 30 years providing growing companies...

On October 7, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq's proposed modification to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)...

Throughout 2024 and early 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a variety of changes to the listing rules of the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.