美国证监会将在其政府关门期间放宽IPO规则

Core Viewpoint - The SEC has provided relief to companies planning IPOs during the government shutdown, allowing them to submit filings without specifying a price, which is typically a critical step in the IPO process [1][3]. Group 1: SEC Guidance - The SEC's new guidance allows companies to proceed with IPO filings without listing specific prices during the government shutdown [1]. - This change aims to ease the IPO process, even when SEC staff are unavailable due to the shutdown [3]. - Companies can submit their filings and automatically have their statements become effective after 20 days, reducing the amount of information they need to provide [3]. Group 2: Impact on IPOs - The shutdown has led to a significant portion of SEC staff being furloughed, causing delays in IPO reviews and affecting the SEC's goals to revitalize the IPO market [3]. - Companies like Navan, Andersen Group, and Bitgo Holdings have recently applied for IPOs and may begin marketing their listings soon, which was previously contingent on specifying a price [3].