A listing in the Mergent Manuals and News Reports will cost- effectively facilitate U.S. trading of your company's securities by providing an exemption in those states which have the "manual exemption" provision in their statutes.
What are the Blue Sky Laws?Blue sky laws are state or jurisdictional laws in the U.S. that regulate the offering and sale of securities in order to protect the public investors from fraud. These laws vary among states. States may require securities to be registered at the state level or to have an available exemption from registration. Without compliance with, or exemption from, blue sky laws, the statutes can prevent brokers from soliciting interest in your company from their clients.
Recognized and trusted by 39 states that act in accordance with BlueSky regulatory provincial securities laws for secondary trading of a company's common stock or ADR's.
Significantly lower initial and annual renewal costs for Blue Sky manual exemption service.
Targets U.S. retail investors and potential shareholders with increased awareness of your company’s stock
Provides a third party reference profile from a highly credible independent information source
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Enables the proactive positioning and solicitation of your company's stock by tens of thousands of U.S. brokers and financial advisors
Continuous coverage of key company financial and relevant business developments available in print and online
Mergent offers a wide range of customized programs that provide valuable opportunities to increase the visibility of your company. Mergent's extensive history and worldwide distribution media outlets ensure maximum communication between your company and a vast targeted audience of investors and decision-makers.
Many companies choose to significantly reduce the expense of individual state licensing fees (for secondary trading compliance of the company's securities) by seeking to obtain a listing in a "recognized securities manual". Among the oldest and most reputable "recognized securities manuals" are Mergent™ Manuals and News Reports, first published in 1918.
Formerly known as Moody's® Manuals and News Reports, the publications were rebranded as Mergent Manuals and News Reports when Mergent, Inc acquired Moody's™ Financial Information Services division in 1998.
This document and the information contained herein are provided "as is" for information pruposes only, and are not intended to substitute for competent professional advice.
Obtaining an exemption so as to be in compliance with the individual state securities laws ("Blue Sky laws") is a complex process - one that is unique to each business. The information provided here should serve solely as a general guide to assist in understanding that process. No action should be initated without obtaining professional advice from a qualified legal, accounting and financial advisors.