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A fundamental goal of Rule 105 of Regulation M is protecting the independent pricing mechanisms of the securities markets so that offering prices result from the natural forces of supply and demand unencumbered by artificial forces.
Regulation M consists of six rules: Rule 100 sets forth the definitions of certain terms used in Regulation M. Rules 101 and 102 regulate bids for and purchases of the offered securities and certain other covered securities. More specifically: Rule 101 regulates bids and purchases by distribution participants.
While Regulation M covers a fairly wide spectrum of activities related to public offerings, Rule 105 is focused on one specific area of potential abuse, namely short selling prior to a follow-on public offering.
Rule 105 compliance. Act Section 17(d) and Rule 17d-1 thereunder generally prohibit any arrangement or concerted action between affiliated persons of registered investment companies. Accordingly, an arrangement between principals of affiliated funds to coordinate short sales by one fund and purchases by another fund, which would be a
1. Overview. Rule 105 prohibits short sales of equity securities that are the subject of a firm commitment cash offer-ing pursuant to a registration statement (or to a notifi-cation pursuant to Regulation A or Regulation E of the Securities Act of 1933) (“Offered Securities”) by any. Continued on page 13. 12. Continued from page 12.
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to Rule 105 of Regulation M to further safeguard the integrity of the capital raising process and protect issuers from manipulative activity that can reduce issuers' offering proceeds and dilute security holder value.
Amended Rule 105 of Regulation M: Important Information for Persons Seeking Allocations of Public Offering Securities.
