SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies to Hold Conference Call Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Washington D.C., July 8, 2015 —

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that its Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies will hold a public meeting by telephone conference on July 15.

The advisory committee plans to continue its discussions regarding public company disclosure effectiveness and the regulatory treatment of so-called "finders" that assist companies in capital raising activities.  These topics were initially discussed at the committee's June 3 meeting.

The July 15 meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET and live audio will be available on the SEC's website.

The Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies provides a formal mechanism for the Commission to receive advice and recommendations on privately held small businesses and publicly traded companies with a market capitalization less than $250 million.  More information about the advisory committee is available here.