The SEC issued an order on Wednesday that provides companies that are unable to comply with their filing obligations as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) with additional time to file reports. The order also grants relief from the requirements of furnishing proxy and information statements. In addition, the SEC staff issued new guidance regarding disclosure that companies should consider with respect to COVID-19-related business and market disruptions.

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