In this Lexis Practice Advisor®  Practice Note, we provide answers to questions frequently asked by securities lawyers and their clients regarding the federal securities laws applicable to communications and publicity matters involving companies conducting initial public offerings (IPOs) and other securities offerings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act).

Specifically, this practice note includes questions relating to:

  • Publicity guidelines during IPOs;
  • Publicity guidelines for follow-on offerings;
  • Roadshows and non-deal road shows; and
  • Earnings guidance issued close to a registered offering.

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