Practical Law UK Glossary 4-107-7124 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Registration statement.
A statement containing the prospectus that is required to be filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the public offer or sale of a security in the US. The form and content of a registration statement are prescribed by the US Securities Act of 1933 and SEC rules. Required disclosure includes all material information about the offering, the securities to be registered and the business and financial condition of the issuer.