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General Solicitation
Broad marketing activity that conditions the market for a securities offering; some exemptions allow it under conditions while others prohibit it.
What traders should verify
For General Solicitation, identify the exemption or registration path, issuer, securities, investors, amount, first-sale or effectiveness date, closing evidence, proceeds, and ongoing filings.
Do not conflate
A filing, authorization, exemption, marketing event, or stated maximum involving General Solicitation does not prove that an offering closed or that cash was received.
Primary source
SEC definitionSource boundary: this glossary reflects SEC staff views and is not a Commission rule, regulation, or statement. Check the linked source for current wording and legal context.