"Rule 10b5-1 Plans Under Attack: The Latest Practices"

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

2:00 - 3:00 pm, eastern [archive and transcript to follow]

Even though Rule 10b5-1 pre-arranged trading plans now have been around over a decade, they are entering into a new period of scrutiny. Given the heightened level of scrutiny, some practices and procedures are being questioned or tweaked. Join our experts:

  • Howard Dicker, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
  • Alan Dye, Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP and Editor of Section16.net
  • Sue Morgan, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
  • Ron Mueller, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Among the topics of this program are:

  • What are the latest trends - as well as pros and cons - in 10b5-1 plans, particularly given the new scrutiny?
  • What is the appropriate level of company involvement in insiders' 10b5-1 plans?
  • What is the interplay between 10b5-1 plans and insider trading/stock ownership policies?
  • What issues are raised by the termination or amendment of 10b5-1 plans?
  • What are current practices regarding disclosure of 10b5-1 plans?
  • What differences exist in the procedures and practices of investment banks offering 10b5-1 plans?

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