Sentences with phrase «of private security companies»

Alongside UK - wide bills on matters such as child poverty and financial regulation, today's legislative programme included minor measures to increase Holyrood's powers, including extending its licensing of private security companies and introducing a 12 - month limit on legal cases against the Scottish government under the Human Rights Act.

These voluntary schemes aimed at helping people out of a life of crime are the opposite of the government's new plan to place tens of thousands of people under surveillance in order to boost the profits of the private security companies.

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They had hoped the final language would overtly exclude companies that offer a «multi-sig» product (a security approach involving the ownership of two separate private keys), since those companies don't truly have full custody of a customer's bitcoins.

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb 22 - Data analytics and security company Palantir Technologies Inc must open its books to early investor Marc Abramowitz, who wants to investigate possible fraud and mismanagement at one of the most highly valued private U.S. companies, a judge ruled on Thursday.

Companies relying on 1099 employees or private contractors regularly use quick - turnaround background check companies to provide consumers with a sense of Companies relying on 1099 employees or private contractors regularly use quick - turnaround background check companies to provide consumers with a sense of companies to provide consumers with a sense of security.

Apple is fighting the order, arguing that complying with the request would weaken the security of all iPhones and create an open - ended precedent for judges to make demands of private companies.

Based on the results, the company put together the infographic below, which looks at three critical areas of cloud security: Virtual Private Networks (VPN, which allows a computer or a Wi - Fi - enabled device to send and receive data securely across a shared or public network), bring your own device (BYOD) policies and a Domain Name System (DNS, the system that Internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated by).

This press release contains «forward - looking statements» within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company's 2018 financial performance, the company's growth strategy, the company's capital allocation strategy, the company's tax planning strategies and the performance of the markets in which the company operates.

Verizon's move to sell public asset - backed securities follows a variety of similar, private arrangements that the company and other wireless carriers have struck with big banks.

Major U.S. computer company Dell Inc said on Monday a security hole exists in some of its recently shipped laptops that could make it easy for hackers to access users» private data.

Starting Tuesday, the crowdfunding platform will begin taking advantage of a securities rule put in place last May that allows anyone, not just accredited investors, to invest in private companies in exchange for equity.

Cyber crime ignores borders by its nature, and fighting it requires an unusually high level of cooperation between the companies under attack, the private security firms they hire for protection and investigations, and the law enforcement agencies in multiple countries that try to track hackers down.

Long delayed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Title III was the most controversial provision of the JOBS Act because it allowed non-accredited investors — generally defined as individuals with less than $ 1 million in assets who earn less than $ 200,000 per year — to invest in private companies as shareholders.

Rule 506 (c), which allows for the use of public solicitation in private securities offerings, is bringing about a groundbreaking change in the way small companies (such as my own) finance themselves.

«Flying by private corporate jet is common for CEOs of many global companies for a variety of reasons, including security, efficiency, flexibility etc.,» wrote one respondent.

All of the browser's traffic flows through a virtual private network connection to SurfEasy with the same level of security encryption banks use, according to the company.

For growth companies involved in the private - placement market, there's a detail of Securities and Exchange Commission policy too sweet to ignore.

But like other foreign - owned private security companies (PSCs), during the past few years it has been forced to hand off much of its work to local Afghan subcontractors.

Bob has extensive experience defending companies and their directors and officers in securities litigation and related matters, including claims arising out of acquisitions, going private transactions, restatements, and allegations of financial irregularities.

FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Certain statements in this document, including statements relating to the proposed combination of SolarCity Corporation («SolarCity») and Tesla Motors, Inc. («Tesla») and the combined company's future financial condition, performance and operating results, strategy and plans are «forward - looking statements» within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Aitel suggested that, rather than outsource tasks or projects to particular individuals without security clearance, the government could allow private companies specializing in penetration testing — the practice of testing a computer system, network or application to find vulnerabilities that a hacker could exploit — to apply for security clearance and compete for a contract.

The committee, which in January blocked one other high - profile acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese firm, has raised concerns about the security of U.S. citizens» private data in the Genworth deal.

Uber Technologies Inc. has reportedly paid hackers to delete scores of private data stolen from the company in a security breach that was concealed for over...

Mr. Kwauk is currently a senior consultant of Motorola Solutions (China) Co., Ltd. and serves as an independent non-executive director of Thunder Power Co. Ltd., a Taiwan company with its shares traded on Taiwan's Gre Tai Securities Market; Sinosoft Technology Group Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, of which Mr. Kwauk is also the chairman of its audit committee; and several private companies.

HONG KONG (Reuters)- Private equity firm Carlyle Group is planning a sale of South Korean security systems company ADT Caps in what could be the country's biggest M&A deal in two years, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC)(the «Company») announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $ 200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2022 (the «notes») in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «Securities Act»).

One of the biggest reforms — permitting startups and other private companies to advertise a securities offering, provided that all purchasers are accredited investors — has caused the most consternation, at least in the early implementation.

Bartz argued that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act would now pre-empt state law under the rule and that the rule improperly created a private right of action that could set up class - action lawsuits against insurance companies and agents.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic oCompany Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economiSecurities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economisecurities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic ocompany; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic ocompany given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual coSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual cosecurities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

Venture capitalists in recent months have been huddling with their funds» own investors to see whether they can purchase ICO tokens instead of securities — or stock in private companies, which is what they're supposed to do.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual coSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual cosecurities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

PREVISIONI; ULTERIORI INFORMAZIONI Certain statements in this document, including statements relating to the proposed combination of SolarCity Corporation («SolarCity») and Tesla Motors, Inc. («Tesla») and the combined company's future financial condition, performance and operating results, strategy and plans are «forward - looking statements» within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Kaushal has worked in senior roles with a number of Canadian investment banks, including Desjardins Securities Inc., Orion Securities Inc., Vengate Capital Partners Company, HSBC Securities Inc., Medwell Capital Corp. and Gordon Capital, and has held various roles within the private equity / venture capital industry.

In September, the Securities and Exchange Commission implemented rules governing Title II of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which permits companies to advertise their private securities offerings to accredited Securities and Exchange Commission implemented rules governing Title II of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which permits companies to advertise their private securities offerings to accredited securities offerings to accredited investors.

Theresia serves on the boards of several private and public companies and led the first investment rounds in the Consumer Internet / Mobile sector (Birchbox, HotelTonight, LearnVest, Trulia, Joyus) and Security sector (Imperva, ForeScout, TRUSTe).

September 19, 2017 - Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC)(the «Company») announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $ 200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2022 (the «notes») in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «Securities Act»).

Most of the reason for this is that the question of whether a thing is or is not a security is a highly fact - dependent and, sitting from my perch on the East Coast and not in the offices of the issuers of these coins, I am in a very bad position to ascertain what is going on behind a company's closed doors, what's in their private correspondence and what intentions lay behind their issuances.

He has over 19 years of experience working with early - stage companies, particularly in the technology field, concentrating his practice on corporate formation and structure, joint ventures, licensing, intellectual property protection, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, employee incentive plans, securities laws and private placements.

Ray focuses on financial services and commercial real estate, with a specialization in negotiated private placements of term asset - backed securities, warehouse credit facilities, whole loan transactions, subordinated debt financings, and other transactions for specialty finance companies and commercial real estate.

According to Nasdaq, key benefits of the venture include a seamless, end - to - end transactional process for private - company securities; direct access to global payments from Nasdaq's Linq platform using CitiConnect ® for Blockchain and Citi's cross-border, multicurrency payments service; and increased operational efficiency and ease of reconciliation with real - time visibility of payment - transaction activity on the blockchain ledger.

It is designed to allow you, your company or your government to build a tailor - cut private or permissioned blockchain that solves your challenges and enjoys the unmatched security of the Bitcoin Blockchain.

Pluris» proprietary LiquiStat database includes valuation data from recent sales of illiquid assets: restricted stock, warrants, options, convertibles, auction rate securities, structured products, bankruptcy claims, private company stock, and limited partner interests.

In 2002 he co-founded STL Capital Partners, LLC, which, until 2015, advised middle market companies involved in various capital market transactions including private placements of debt and equity securities, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and valuations of securities, and provided merchant capital in private transactions.

Annual issuance of Unregistered Securities has increased, private companies have expanded their shareholder base and are staying private longer or permanently.

Fortunately, there are a number of exemptions under the Act which will allow these companies to sell their securities to investors without registration, the most popular of which involve «private placements.»

Specifically, the SEC's action alleges that a registered fund manager invested fund assets in two high - risk private technology companies he founded without disclosing the attendant conflicts of interest to investors, and in contravention of fund offering documents which stated that he would invest fund assets primarily in publicly traded securities.

Assets are invested in any eligible U.S. dollar - denominated money market instruments as defined by applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations (Rule 2a - 7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940), including all types listed above as well as commercial paper, certificates of deposit, corporate notes, and other private instruments from domestic and foreign issuers, as well as repurchase and potentially reverse repurchase agreements.

Shareholder Approval Requirements: NYSE American requires a listed company to obtain the approval of its shareholders for certain types of securities issuances, including private placements that may result in the issuance of common shares (or securities convertible into common shares) equal to 20 % or more of presently outstanding shares for less than the greater of book or market value of the shares.

In our Securities Practice, we act as counsel to more than 80 public companies (including 20 Chinese issuers), as well as, numerous FINRA (formerly NASD) licensed underwriters and placement agents in connection with their financing activities, including private placements and public offerings of equity and debt sSecurities Practice, we act as counsel to more than 80 public companies (including 20 Chinese issuers), as well as, numerous FINRA (formerly NASD) licensed underwriters and placement agents in connection with their financing activities, including private placements and public offerings of equity and debt securitiessecurities.