Now they have to file the proper documentation with FINRA. If they did and there is an issue,FINRA could request more information before approval.
Submitting Notice of Company-Related Actions An issuer or other duly authorized representative that is obligated to notify FINRA of a Company-Related Action must: 1. Complete, sign and submit the Company-Related Action Notification Form to FINRA Operations at least ten (10) days prior to the record date or effective date (as applicable) involved for the Company-Related Action. The form is available on FINRA’s website at www.finra.org/upc/forms. 2. Ensure that the issuer’s duly authorized transfer agent signs and submits a completed Transfer Agent Verification Form to FINRA Operations simultaneously. 3. Attach supporting documentation (e.g., copy of board resolutions authorizing the Company-Related Action, amendment to the charter of incorporation) as required by the Company-Related Action Notification Form. 4. Pay all applicable fees, including late fees, in the manner prescribed on the Company-Related Action Notification Form. 5. Submit the above package either electronically or via overnight mail to FINRA Operations at the addresses specified on the applicable Form. FINRA Operations will assign a unique, identifying number to each request to process documentation for a Company-Related Action. Issuers or their duly authorized representatives must include the number on all future submissions, notices and correspondence from them to FINRA Operations relating to the action.