Series 63: 3.1.2.3.1. Registration By Qualification

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3.1.2.3.1. Registration by Qualification

When an issuer registers a security by qualification, it means that the issuer is starting from scratch in proving that its security meets the basic regulatory requirements that are enforced to protect the public. This means that the issuer needs to provide a registration statement to its state securities administrator. This is the most laborious type of state registration and is generally used for intrastate securities or those securities that will be sold in only one state.

A registration by qualification requires:

All the basics about the company (name, address, state of organization, etc.)

The general nature of the business, including key assets

A summary of the business environment in which the company operates

All the relevant details about the issued security (issue price, number of shares, face value of stock, maturity or redemption dates of debt, etc.)

The total amount of money to be collected through the offering

The total value of debt and stock already in existence for the issuer

A company balance sheet that is no more than four months old

Annual income statements for each of the three previous years

Information about each director, officer, or anyone owning more than 10% of the issuer’s securities. The information mus

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