U.S. Capital Markets Regulations Affecting U.S. Companies

Capital markets in the United States provide an unparalleled source of investment capital, measured in trillions of dollars. U.S. markets and rules allow companies to raise funds on an expedited and economically efficient basis with significant benefits, including:

• the ability to use securities as currency to make acquisitions and fund future growth;
• access to a large and highly liquid trading market;
• the ability to enhance market value by broadening the investor base and market visibility; and
• enabling equity-based compensation structures to attract and retain key personnel.