SEC Staff Issues COVID-19 Disclosure Guidance and SEC Further Extends Certain Filing Deadlines

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March 30, 2020

In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has provided non-binding guidance to assist public companies in disclosing COVID-19 related risks and effects in their reporting. Additionally, the SEC has further extended filing periods and provided other relief measures for certain public company obligations under the federal securities laws.