What is Form S-4?
Form S-4 is to be filled out in the case of a merger or acquisition of two businesses. Disclosures are required under the Securities Act of 1933 to be made to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The form is also required to be filed in cases of exchange offers. In Form S-4, there are two parts. The relevant prospectus or proxy statement makes up Part I. Additional information is included in Part II and may include issuing expenditures, securities private placements, and other tax data.
Key Takeaways
- To ensure that a merger or purchase between two firms is legitimate, Form S-4 must be filed with the SEC.
- Form S-4 is also required to be filed in cases of exchange offers.
- Mergers may include conglomerates, congenerics, market extensions, horizontal mergers, and vertical mergers.
- Form S-4 is an important document for investors, as they closely observe Form S-4 to make profits and investment decisions in cases of mergers and acquisitions.
- Form S-4 must be filed by businesses seeking a hostile takeover of another company for public disclosure.
Table of Content
- Special Considerations under Form S-4
- Benefits of Form S-4
- Example of Form S-4
- Conclusion
- Form S-4- FAQs
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