Information Leaflets: A Complete Guide About Information Leaflets

Posted in Markets Compliance on January 30, 2024
Information Leaflets

The information leaflets is a formal document that provides details about a share, an investment offering to the potential client or investor. The information leaflet is very useful to the investors as it informs about the risks that are involved with investing in the security or share. The target company might be raising the funds through stock or share issuance, therefore, the investors must study the available financials of the target company, to ensure the company is financially viable and less risky for investment purposes. 

Information Leaflets

Information Leaflets

The leaflet includes pertinent information such as a summary of the company’s financial information and its business risks. The details of the company such as the principals, history, and management’s involvement in the business may be included for the information of the potential investors or clients of the brokers or investment companies. 

The leaflet may also provide information such as the paid-up capital of the company, the type of shares or securities offered, and the names of the banks or financial institutions performing the underwriting arrangements in case of IPOs or Pre IPOs.

Companies that offer bonds or stock for sale to public investors must file a prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the registration process. Companies must file a preliminary and final prospectus, and the SEC has specific guidelines as to what’s listed in the prospectus for various securities. These details may also be included in the leaflets, to be shared with the potential investors.

What Does A leaflet Contain?

The leaflet contains the details of the investment offering to the public, and include the number of shares or certificates to be issued and, the offer price of the target company, in which the investor is interested to invest.

The leaflet may include some of the following information:

  • A summary of the company’s background and financial information
  • The name of the company issuing the stock
  • Type of securities being offered
  • The number of shares
  • Whether an offering is public or private
  • Names of the company’s principals, and the financial institutions performing the underwriting arrangement on behalf of the target company.

What Is the Difference Between A Leaflet And A Pamphlet?

It can be difficult to distinguish between leaflets and pamphlets at times because the terms are very similar and are frequently used interchangeably. However, there are some distinctions. The main differences are the number of sheets used to make them, their quality, and their purpose.

A leaflet is made from a single sheet of paper that is sometimes folded, whereas a pamphlet can be made from multiple sheets. A leaflet, on the other hand, is typically made of lower-quality paper, whereas a pamphlet may be made of higher-quality stock. A leaflet is frequently used for advertising or general information about a business or organization, whereas a pamphlet is used to inform or educate people about a specific subject.

Final Thoughts

Risks are typically disclosed in the leaflets and, the age of the company, management experience, management’s involvement in the business, and capitalization of the stock issuer may also be covered, if publicly available.