Event summary

Cooley partner Brad Goldberg participated in a panel hosted by TheCorporateCounsel.net that examined the most frequent disclosure and compliance challenges newly public companies face as they transition from the registration of an initial public offering to ongoing public company reporting.

This webcast focuses on practical insights into how companies can avoid common disclosure missteps that may trigger Securities and Exchange Commission comments, investor scrutiny and unnecessary risk.

Topics include:

  • Entering the Exchange Act reporting cycle
  • Risk factors, forward‑looking statements and earnings communications
  • Form 8‑K current reports
  • Form 10‑K and proxy statement considerations
  • Mechanics of the first annual meeting
  • SOX compliance, internal controls and disclosure controls in the first year
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