• Dapps:16.23K
  • Blockchains:78
  • Active users:66.47M
  • 30d volume:$303.26B
  • 30d transactions:$879.24M

Elon Musk in Court: Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake Leads to SEC Lawsuit

user avatar

by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for allegedly violating federal securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his stake in Twitter.

Allegations of Delayed Disclosure

Filed in a Washington D.C. federal court, the lawsuit accuses Musk of failing to disclose his purchase of over 5% of Twitter shares within the required 10-day period. Musk disclosed his 9.2% stake only on April 4, 2022, which the SEC claims enabled him to acquire over $500 million worth of Twitter shares at discounted prices.

Investors must report stakes within 10 calendar days of surpassing the 5% threshold.

Financial Impact and Investor Consequences

The SEC contends that Musk's delay harmed other investors by preventing them from making informed decisions about Twitter's stock. The SEC claims that Musk underpaid by at least $150 million for shares purchased after the filing deadline.

Musk's Response and Criticism of the SEC

Elon Musk called the SEC a "totally broken" organization. His legal team, led by Alex Spiro, argues that the lawsuit represents a "multi-year campaign of harassment" and if proven carries a nominal penalty.

"It is merely an administrative failure to file a single form," said Alex Spiro, Musk's attorney.

Musk's ongoing feud with the SEC continues. If the SEC wins, Musk may face civil penalties, including fines and possible disgorgement of profits.

0

Rewards

chest
chest
chest
chest

More rewards

Discover enhanced rewards on our social media.

chest

Other news

JaredFromSubway MEV Bot Drained for $75 Million

chest

One of Ethereum's most notorious MEV bots, known as JaredFromSubway, has reportedly been drained for around $75 million after attacker-controlled contracts tricked its automated system into granting token approvals.

user avatarSon Min-ho

Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid US-Iran Diplomatic Progress

chest

Bitcoin steadied near the 64,000 area as traders reacted to signs of progress in US-Iran talks and a reduction in geopolitical risk.

user avatarAyman Ben Youssef

Klarck's Bitcoin Roadmap Gains Attention as Market Approaches Key Levels

chest

An older Bitcoin roadmap by crypto commentator Klarck is being revisited as Bitcoin nears critical downside zones outlined in the original post.

user avatarTando Nkube

Revised Editorial Guidelines Emphasize Precision and Neutrality.

chest

The editorial team has implemented a strict policy that emphasizes accuracy, relevance, and impartiality in all reporting.

user avatarKofi Adjeman

Michael Saylor Analyzes Bitcoin's Impact on Corporate Debt

chest

Michael Saylor analyzes Bitcoin's market fluctuations and their impact on corporate debt.

user avatarNguyen Van Long

UnitedSignals Shares Technical Analysis on TradingView

chest

UnitedSignals has recently shared a technical analysis on the TradingView platform, providing valuable insights into current market trends for traders.

user avatarSatoshi Nakamura

Important disclaimer: The information presented on the Dapp.Expert portal is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment recommendation or a guide to action in the field of cryptocurrencies. The Dapp.Expert team is not responsible for any potential losses or missed profits associated with the use of materials published on the site. Before making investment decisions in cryptocurrencies, we recommend consulting a qualified financial advisor.