This is a complete and up-to-date handbook on the issue of corporate disclosure, covering the impact of the federal securities laws on both informal communications and the process of communicating with shareholders. It includes a new cutting-edge analysis of the latest trends and issues relating to electronic communications and the Interact, SEC regulation of selective disclosure, and safe harbors pertaining to projections and appraisals. Critical areas analyzed include: Disclosure requirements and anti-fraud provisions
-- The duty to disclose
-- Dissemination
-- Issues involving materiality
-- Disclosure of bad news
-- Negotiations
-- Dealing with analysts
-- Projects and appraisals
-- Stock repurchases
-- Sensitive disclosure periods
-- State disclosure obligations.
-- Shareholder communications
-- The summary annual report
-- Communicating with beneficial owner
-- Dealing with analysts
-- Communication and dissemination of information over the Internet.