Under Rule 144A some U.S. and foreign securities are exempt from registration requirements for the sale of stocks and bonds.

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Rule 144A of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits the sale of certain U.S. and foreign securities to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) without having to register the securities with the SEC. This exemption from registration requirements is commonly used by companies looking to raise capital through private placements.

Under Rule 144A Some U