This document is not legal advice, and is intended solely for information and educational purposes. If you are contemplating a private placement, or any legal transaction, you should consult a commercial attorney who can provide you with the advice that you need, for your specific circumstances. Securities law, and corporate finance, is not the area for novices to play and incorrect documentation can have serious ramifications for all involved parties.

As a Company develops, funding growth and expansion becomes a major consideration for the sustainability of the business and this necessary capital can be sourced though diverse means which includes Public Offerings (selling shares to the public) Private Placements (selling shares/securities to select investors), Loans & Grants (Governmental & Financial Institutions) etc. Our focus this week is on Private Placements which simply refers to the offer and sale of corporate securities to a limited number of sophisticated investors... http://ioclaw.com/index.php/blog/item/19-business-finance-private-placements-explained