Training Guide

Form S-1 Registration Statements

Training Guide

Form S-1 Registration Statements

Topic: Securities Offerings
Duration: 1 hr
Format: Remote or in person

What’s Covered

Requirements of a registration statement under the 1933 Act, including the cover sheet, prospectus, required financial statements and other information
Required sections of the prospectus (Part I of Form S-1)
Additional information required outside the prospectus (Part II of Form S-1)

Before the Session

Prepare the Attendees

Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.

https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/form-s-1-registration-statements/attendee

Prepare Yourself

Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.

Course

Form S-1 Registration Statements

A walkthrough of a sample long-form registration statement on Form S-1.
Exercise

Form S-1 Registration Statements
PDF

During the Session

Part 1: Knowledge Check

Ask attendees these questions to ensure they understand the topic:

What’s a prospectus? How does it differ from other parts of a registration statement for a securities offering?
What’s the “box” of a prospectus?
What’s the “Risk Factors” section and how is it typically put together?
What’s contained in an MD&A?
What information about underwriters is required in Form S-1?
What other information is required in the prospectus?
What information is found in Part II of the registration statement?

Part 2: Group Exercise

Lead a group discussion based on the exercise. To encourage collaboration, divide the attendees into groups to discuss the exercise, then have a representative from each group summarize their views to the larger group. Call on people to share their thoughts and ask others to respond.

Tip for remote sessions: use your web conferencing system’s breakout room feature to divide people into groups.

Part 3: War Stories and Firm Specifics

Share your own experiences and guidance, including:

Anecdotes and war stories (e.g., about a near-disaster or a tough negotiation)
General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
Firm-specific guidance and practices

After the Session

To continue their learning, attendees can check out related courses in Hotshot’s Securities Offerings topic.

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