Other Key JOBS Act Provisions

In addition to the crowdfunding exemption, the JOBS Act eases other impediments to capital:

Provides temporary regulatory relief to a new category of what are called emerging growth companies so that those small companies can go public more easily.

Enables private companies to publicly solicit investors for certain private securities offerings.

Raises the limit from $5 million to $50 million of unrestricted debt, equity or convertible debt securities companies are permitted to publicly offer and sell in any 12-month period without registration under Regulation A.

Increases the number of record shareholders that can invest in a private company before it must register under the Exchange Act from 500 to 2,000.