The US SEC provides regulatory relief measures for IPO companies during government shutdowns.

ChainCatcher news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on Thursday to provide regulatory relief for companies planning to go public that are affected by a government shutdown.

According to the new regulations, companies launching an initial public offering (IPO) during a government shutdown are not required to include a specific offering price in the documents submitted to the SEC, a requirement that is typically a key part of the IPO process. Previously, IPO documents usually had to undergo strict review by SEC staff to check for possible misstatements or unclear disclosures. This temporary measure is intended to help companies stuck in regulatory limbo due to the government shutdown continue their listing process and mitigate the negative impact of the government closure on the capital markets.