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There is an exemption - the Rule 144A exemption, which applies to private offers of securities to [[QIB]]s. QIBs are basicvally "big boys" who do not require SEC protection to make these investments. They must hold the securities for a certain period before selling them.
There is an exemption - the Rule 144A exemption, which applies to private offers of securities to [[QIB]]s. QIBs are basicvally "big boys" who do not require SEC protection to make these investments. They must hold the securities for a certain period before selling them.


Not to be confused with TEFRA rules relating to bearer securities, which are tax related.
Not to be confused with TEFRA rules relating to [[bearer security|bearer securities]], which are tax related.