May 2008

Rule 144 Helps Firms Raise Capital on the Internet. Changes to the Rule Will Help Net-based Firms.

By Jonathan Bick

The Internet provides private companies with a cost-effective way to introduce themselves to many potential investors. It also facilitates efficient capital fundraising opportunities. That stated, the SEC revision of Rule 144 makes raising capital on the Internet easier, and cheaper. The SEC changed Rule 144 to reduce regulation of restricted securities, which, in turn, facilitates Internet capital-raising.

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