HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Short Form RegistrationThe financial definition for Short Form Registration:A procedure that allows a firm to condense its registration statement and prospectus by referencing financial data already on file with the SEC. Similar MatchesDirect Registration SystemDirect Registration SystemA system that allows shareholders to hold stock in book-entry form registered in their name on the books of the company. At any time, the shareholder may request a certificate which will be provided free of charge. Shareholders have the option to sell shares either through the company (or its transfer agent) or through a broker. The advantage to the shareholders is that they can directly participate in company or transfer agentsponsored plans that are usually only available to registered shareholders, while still maintaining the a to their brokers. Piggyback registrationPiggyback registrationWhen a securities underwriter allows existing holdings of shares in a corporation to be sold in combination with an offering of new public shares. RegistrationRegistrationIn the securities market describes process set up pursuant to the Securities Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934 whereby securities that are to be sold to the public are reviewed by the SEC. Further SuggestionsShelf registrationClick to compare definitions of Short Form Registration Click to view definitions beginning sh |