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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.
Prevention of Price Manipulation: Regulation M strictly prohibits underwriters, issuaries, and related parties from bidding for or purchasing the issuer's securities during certain restricted periods. This is to prevent these entities from artificially boosting the security's price to ensure a successful offering.
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.
3 Μαρ 2023 · Rule 105 contains exceptions to the general prohibition on purchasing in an offering after shorting subject securities during the applicable restricted period. The one most likely relevant to a typical private fund manager is the “bona fide purchase” exception.
2 Νοε 2013 · A review of Rule 105 enforcement actions from 2010 to present indicates that the SEC considers several mitigating factors when determining penalties. The existence of policies aimed at Rule 105 compliance prior to a violation may result in less harsh civil penalties.
