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Elon Musk Faces Legal Challenge from SEC Over Twitter Stake Disclosure

Elon Musk Faces Legal Challenge from SEC Over Twitter Stake Disclosure

US markets regulator accuses the billionaire of failing to disclose his Twitter holdings on time, citing significant financial implications.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Elon Musk, alleging the Tesla CEO did not comply with disclosure requirements when accumulating shares in Twitter, a failure which potentially allowed him to acquire shares at advantageous prices.

According to the agency's recent court filing, Musk's actions reportedly enabled him to save approximately $150 million (£123 million) during his purchase of Twitter stock.

Under the SEC's regulations, any investor surpassing a 5% ownership threshold in a public company must report their holdings within 10 days.

However, the commission's filing claims Musk delayed his disclosure, filing 21 days past the stipulated deadline.

The SEC suggests that Musk’s delayed reporting resulted in 'substantial economic harm to investors' who were disadvantaged by the lack of timely information about his intentions.

The timing of Musk's disclosure had significant market implications.

Upon the public announcement of his share acquisition in April 2022, Twitter's share price surged by more than 27%.

This move preceded his eventual purchase of the platform — rebranded as X — for a total of $44 billion in October 2022.

Elon Musk, a prominent yet sometimes polarizing figure in the technology and business arenas, has openly criticized the SEC in response to the lawsuit.

In a post on X, Musk labeled the SEC as a 'totally broken organisation,' accusing it of mismanaged priorities, suggesting it neglects greater infractions in pursuit of his legal infractions.

The unfolding legal saga intersects with Musk's upcoming advisory role in the United States government.

Set to commence as an adviser in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) under US President-elect Donald Trump, Musk will have an influential position.

This department aims to offer strategic advice on budget reduction outside the traditional governmental framework.

Musk is expected to co-lead the initiative alongside former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, marking another venture into public policy and political influence.

This lawsuit adds another chapter to Musk's tumultuous relationship with both regulatory bodies and the broader business community, underscoring the ongoing tensions between innovation-driven leadership and regulatory compliance.
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