One of the most common SEC filings that publicly traded companies make is Form 10, which is a type of registration statement companies must file in order to be classified as a reporting company under the Exchange Act. There are several scenarios in which a company might choose to do this, such as restructuring, selling off a subdivision or registering a class of securities for trading purposes. From a compliance point of view, Form 10 requires companies to disclose key pieces of information for reasons of investor protection and transparency.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Shaped by a new presidential administration, economic shifts, and technological advancements, 2025 marks a transformative year, with significant changes expected across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), IPO activity, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

The regulatory environment for 2025 is being shaped by shifting policies under a new presidential administration and evolving global frameworks. As companies navigate these, understanding the compliance trends and preparing for potential changes will be critical to their success.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Cybersecurity continues to be a critical focus for companies in 2025, with emerging threats such as AI-driven cybercrime and supply chain vulnerabilities testing organizational resilience.

M&A activity is set to rise in 2025 as finance leaders leverage tech-driven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance transactions. DFIN's latest Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey reveals that 60% of finance decision-makers aim to boost deal activity, focusing on growth, tech acquisition, and market expansion.

Companies need access to capital to grow. The funding opportunities available to a company vary by the structure of that company, such as public or private.

While investor onboarding may not be top of mind for busy fund managers, it is critical for investors and for the success of the working relationship. A new generation of digital tools, including virtual data rooms, streamlines the onboarding process for mutual satisfaction. Explore key ways these digital tools make the investor onboarding process more efficient, with a focus on virtual data rooms or VDRs.

DFIN achieved record software solutions net sales of $82.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 12.3%, or (13.6% on an organic basis), in our 3^rd quarter 2024 earnings results, announced this week.  Software solutions net sales accounted for 45.8% of total net sales, up from 40.7% in the third quarter of 2023, and the highest percentage of our sales mix attributable to software solutions achieved to date.

The management of sensitive government documents in today’s fast-paced digital world requires much more than traditional storage and document sharing methods. As government projects grow in complexity and the risk of cyber threats increases, securing information has become a top priority. This is where the concept of a government virtual data room (VDR) comes into play.

DC Advisory teams are responsible for some of the most complex cross-border transactions. Their team of 700 professionals must navigate the intricacies of each deal with agility and collaboration. With multiple parties involved with a significant amount of sensitive information, working within a protected virtual environment is critical.