Filing Musts: Ensuring Reg A Applications are Reviewed Thoroughly
- An overview of SEC disclosure requirements for Reg A offerings
- Essential documents, timetable to file and current fees
- Differing requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2
- Why you want an experienced firm reviewing your documents before you file them
- Consequences of inaccurate and/or untimely filings
Lessons Learned After 1 Million Reg A+ Investments
- Background: Blue Sky laws protect investors
- Blue Sky compliance & proper audits foster investor confidence
- Key advantage for Tier 2 issuers: No need to register with state securities regulators
- Some states may require a copy of Form D filing with the SEC
- Issues impacting secondary trading and Blue Sky
Lessons Learned After 1 Million Reg A+ Investments
- Why you should only do a Reg A offering if customers love your product/service
- Appealing to main street investors
- Marketing strategies that connect with the investors you’re trying to reach
- Setting a low minimum to draw early investors
- How broker-dealers can help the offering hit its goal – once early investors are onboard
- With retail investors, why it’s vital to keep the marketing campaign and prospectus simple
Fractional Ownership and Syndicating through Reg A
- One offering to rule them all through Reg A Series Offerings
- Now creating separate investments for separate assets into unique investment opportunities
- Creating crowdfunding opportunities for all investors into traditionally accredited investor restricted opportunities
- Using a Series Offering to seek investments in unique franchise locations, separate product lines, business divisions, collectibles, and real estate
Key Strategies to Drive Reg A Success
- Testing the waters before diving in
- Sculpting the message to investors
- Multi-channel marketing reaches the right audiences, consistently
- Qualifying with the SEC on Form 1-A
- Convincing existing investors why the raise is essential
- Preparing and filing the prospectus
- Offer completion and investor relations
