SEC Shortens the Holding Periods under Rule 144

On November 15, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rules 144 and 145 under the Securities Act of 1933. The SEC hopes these amendments will increase the liquidity of restricted securities, decrease the cost of capital and increase the access to capital, especially for smaller public companies.

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