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The Motley Fool December 1, 2004 Rich Duprey	Gee, Thanks: More Time in the Maze Companies under $700 million market cap get Sarbanes-Oxley filing extension.
Entrepreneur December 2003 C.J. Prince	Going Private? For companies tired of taking a beating in the market, deregistration -- getting delisted from the stock exchange but remaining public -- may be a temporary shelter in the storm.
BusinessWeek August 4, 2003 Robert Barker	A Legal Way to Keep Investors in the Dark Just when you thought transparency in corporate financial reporting was improving, along comes this: More public companies are telling the Securities & Exchange Commission they will deregister, meaning they will stop submitting quarterly financial reports and other key disclosures.
The Motley Fool December 26, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The SEC's Gift to You Securities regulation helps guard investors against fraud.
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Tom Taulli	Cox Vies for Privacy By purchasing at a low price, it means hefty cash flows in the future, as well as the potential for a higher return if Cox Communications goes public again or sells to another company.
Knowledge@Wharton July 30, 2003	Has Sarbanes-Oxley Made a Dent in Corporate America's Armor? In the 12 months since it was signed by President Bush, the landmark Sarbanes-Oxley Act has caused U.S. companies to spend heavily on compliance, altered the culture of boardrooms and boosted the business of firms that offer ethics and compliance consulting. To what end?
InternetNews December 15, 2006 Roy Mark	SEC Brings Proxies Online Shareholders will soon be able to find proxy statements and annual reports online, according to new voluntary rules approved this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Motley Fool September 23, 2005 Tim Beyers	Books-A-Million's Horror Story Has the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation claimed its first victim? The book retailer announced that the Nasdaq may delist its stock from the exchange for failing to file with the SEC in a timely fashion. However, it might just be a buying opportunity.
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Entrepreneur December 2004 David Worrell	Shell Shock? Just as the IPO window may be opening, lawmakers and regulators are working to slam it shut by implementing tough new rules for public companies.
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HBS Working Knowledge August 9, 2004 Lucian A. Bebchuk	Bring Shareholders into the Board Room How can we improve board performance? One way is by reducing the extent to which boards are insulated from, and unaccountable to, shareholders.
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Inc. September 2005 Amy Feldman	What Does Sarbanes-Oxley Mean for Companies That Want to Go Public? Companies planning an IPO will face higher audit costs, higher insurance costs, and more regulatory-related duties for its staffers.
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The Motley Fool September 26, 2005 Jim Mueller	Few Regrets for Sportsman's Guide One investor sold at $17.49, missing another 45% gain. But Sportsman's Guide shareholders should keep their eyes open and never let management forget who really owns the business.
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CIO May 15, 2003 Ben Worthen	Your Risks and Responsibilities You may think the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation has nothing to do with you, the CIO. You'd be wrong.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Selena Maranjian	CEO Letters Evade Truthfulness Many executives' letters to shareholders are anything but candid. Getting a handle on management can be one of the most difficult parts of evaluating companies and their stocks.
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