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Private Placements Under Regulation D (Rule 504, 505 & 506)

Regulation D is a safe harbor that allows ContentImage-SECSealissuers of securities to lawfully sell unregistered securities.  Under Regulation D the SEC has set forth Rules 504, 505 and 506, which establish different exemptions from Securities Act registration.  These rules allow issuers to raise capital with reduced regulatory costs and filing requirements.  For example, in a private placement issuers must file a notice on Form D within 15 days after the first sale of securities in the offering with the SEC, as opposed to the full registration statement required for a public offering of securities (e.g. an IPO)

Below is a chart detailing rule 504, 505, and 506, including the amount of capital that can be raised, the number and type of investors, and whether the issuer can solicit the general public.

Reg D Safe Harbor

Maximum

deal size

Number of accredited investors

Number of

non-accredited

investors

General Public
Solicitations

Rule 504

$1 million

Unlimited

Unlimited

Prohibited

Rule 505*

$5 million

Unlimited

35

Prohibited

Rule 506(b)*

Unlimited

Unlimited

35

Prohibited

Rule 506(c)*

Unlimited

Unlimited

Zero

Permitted

* Issuers may not use Rule 505, 506(b), and 506(c) if the issuer or any of its principals are “bad actors” meaning they have a relevant criminal conviction or other disqualifying event.

Knopman Notes
Test takers should be aware of the ways issuers can raise capital by selling securities and avoid the costs of a full-blown registration.  In addition, understanding the limitations on these types of offerings, including the capital-raising thresholds, number and type of permitted investors, and the nature of allowable solicitations are all part of the required knowledge for a securities professional.

Relevant Exams
Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24, Series 65, Series 66, Series 79

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