After the government reopened on November 13, 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement including questions and answers (Q&A) related to filings made during or after the federal government shutdown. The SEC noted that more than 900 registration statements were filed during the shutdown.

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On October 20, 2025, DLA Piper held a bootcamp for pre-IPO and growth-stage companies in the biotech and medtech industries in the firm’s New York office. Attended by nearly 100 individuals, the bootcamp covered topics including late-stage financings, paths for going public, financial preparedness, regulatory considerations, compliance issues, intellectual property

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At 12:01am ET on October 1, 2025, a federal government shutdown went into effect. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted an announcement and Q&A regarding the activities of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) during the ongoing shutdown.

According to the Q&A, the Division’s activities are limited

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Some entrepreneurs wait until what they believe may be the “perfect time” to monetize their business investment through the public markets. Advisors also often recommend that business owners wait for a stable economic environment or upcycle before pursuing an initial public offering

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India’s capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings.  With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9 billion – accounting for nearly 30 percent of global IPO listings – India has surpassed major markets such

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