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Things to keep in mind regarding 10b5-1<br />

Regulatory Considerations<br />

• Rule 10b5-1 only provides an “affirmative defense” against 10b-5 liability<br />

– <strong>Section</strong> 16 matching liability can still apply<br />

– Insiders must still comply with Rule 144<br />

– State laws still apply<br />

– Schedule 13D/G amendments still apply<br />

• The insider has the burden to prove compliance with the rule<br />

• Enter into a plan only when insider is not aware of material nonpublic information<br />

• This SEC rule has and may generate ongoing rule interpretations<br />

Company Approvals<br />

• Corporation must acknowledge the selling program by signing the sales plan<br />

• Corporation should review their insider trading policy<br />

– a trading program will probably need relief from the blackout period policy<br />

– corporations may need to amend their policies accordingly<br />

CONFIDENTIAL<br />

The views and strategies described herein may not be suitable for all investors. There may be significant regulatory<br />

restrictions on certain products.<br />

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