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Spotify and similar subscription-driven publishers have unique business advantages that make a direct listing potentially as attractive as a traditional IPO – a large customer base of potential investors and knowledge of direct response digital marketing techniques.
In compliance with Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, any and all compensation received from a specific company must be publicly stated in all research reports and other correspondence, with the amount and paying party disclosed.
The SEC’s final rules effectuate inflation adjustments required under the JOBS Act and make other helpful technical rule and form amendments.