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Elon Musk Faces SEC Charges Over Delay in Twitter Stake Disclosure

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging that his delay in disclosing a substantial stake in Twitter in 2022 violates federal securities laws.

Allegations of Delayed Disclosure

The SEC claims that Musk failed to disclose his purchase of over 5% of Twitter shares within the required 10-day period. According to the SEC, Musk delayed the disclosure by 11 days, allowing him to acquire shares at an artificially low price. His 9.2% stake was finally disclosed on April 4, 2022, leading to a more than 27% surge in Twitter's share price.

Financial Impact and Investor Consequences

The SEC argues that Musk's delay harmed other investors by preventing them from making informed decisions. The SEC claims that if the public knew about Musk’s interest sooner, the stock price would likely have risen, forcing investors to pay more. It is estimated that Musk saved at least $150 million on shares purchased after the disclosure deadline.

Musk's Response and Criticism of the SEC

Elon Musk responded to the SEC's allegations on X, referring to it as a ‘totally broken’ entity. He criticized the SEC for focusing on minor issues while ignoring major crimes. Musk's legal team argues that the case is part of a long-standing SEC harassment campaign, calling it a mere administrative failure and dismissing the charges as unfounded.

The conflict between Musk and the SEC has been ongoing for several years. If the court rules in favor of the SEC, Musk could face civil penalties and potential disgorgement of improperly earned profits.

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