A Review of the New Share Repurchase Disclosure, Insider Trading, 10b5-1 and Option Grant Rules

On November 2, Skadden hosted the webinar “A Review of the New Share Repurchase Disclosure, Insider Trading, 10b5-1 and Option Grant Rules,” the second installment of our annual SEC Reporting & Compliance and Corporate Governance webinar series. Skadden speakers included Washington, D.C. M&A partner Kady Ashley, New York executive compensation and benefits partner Shalom Huber and Washington, D.C. SEC reporting and compliance associate Jeongu Gim. The panel also included a representative from Entergy Corporation. The speakers explored the latest amendments to disclosure rules regarding issuer repurchases; amendments to Rule 10b5-1, new disclosure requirements on insider trading policies and procedures, and 10b5-1 plans; updated disclosure requirements regarding option grants made close in time to the release of material nonpublic information; and implementation timelines and suggested next steps for issuers.