Example of Inadequate Disclosure

Example of Inadequate Disclosure_________________________________________

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This is inadequate because it fails to state with regard to the particular issuer what is the amount and type of compensation paid.

Note also that the compensation that has to be disclosed could be paid in the past, paid in the present, or promised to be paid in the future. In fact, you could be liable even if the promised compensation was never paid.