If they have more than 300 shareholders, they are required to file. I understand that many don't and I also see that the SEC eventually moves to revoke those who don't.
It is required that they report the A/S and O/S in the 10k filing.
"I think I would have the same type of "gag" order if I were king for a day."
That's why they are required to report the share figures since the only reason for not doing so is to mislead the investing public.
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