Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 270.17a-5 — a-5 Pro Rata Distribution Neither “sale” Nor “purchase.”
17 C.F.R. § 270.17a-5
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When a company makes a pro rata distribution in cash or in kind among its common stockholders without giving any election to any stockholder as to the specific assets which such stockholders shall receive, such distribution shall not be deemed to involve a sale to or a purchase from such distributing company as those terms are used in section 17(a) of the Act.
Authorizing Statute
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Registration of securities15 U.S.C. § 77f
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Failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports18 U.S.C. § 1350
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Definitions and application15 U.S.C. § 78c
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Special powers of Commission15 U.S.C. § 77s
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Periodical and other reports15 U.S.C. § 78m