registration statement
[ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: registration statements
declaração de registro
1. A formal legal document filed with regulatory authorities (such as the SEC in the USA) by a company intending to offer securities to the public
The company filed a registration statement with the SEC before launching its initial public offering.
A empresa apresentou uma declaração de registro à SEC antes do lançamento de sua oferta pública inicial.
2. A comprehensive disclosure document that provides detailed information about a company's financial condition, business operations, and management to potential investors
Investors must review the registration statement to understand the risks and opportunities of the investment.
Os investidores devem analisar a declaração de registro para entender os riscos e oportunidades do investimento.
3. In general regulatory contexts, any official statement submitted to register or authorize a business activity or offering
The registration statement must be approved by the appropriate government agency.
A declaração de registro deve ser aprovada pela agência governamental apropriada.
In the United States, registration statements are critical legal documents governed by the Securities Act of 1933 and monitored by the SEC. In Brazil, similar documents are regulated by the CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários). This term is fundamental in corporate finance and securities law, reflecting the regulatory framework's emphasis on transparency and investor protection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
file a registration statement
submit a registration statement
review a registration statement
approval of a registration statement
effective registration statement
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