Changes for SEC Rule 144
At an open meeting, Monday December 3rd, the SEC adopted the most significant amendments to Rule 144 in over a decade. Even though the concept was favorable, the SEC decided not to combine Form 4 and Form 144 for right. Ultimately, the rules will not include the proposal of a tolled holding period for up to six months while a security holder is engaged in hedging transactions. However, under the final rule amendments (effective 60 days after publication), the holding period for restricted securities of reporting companies will be shortened to six months. As well as, under the substantially simplified…