17 C.F.R. § 275.211(h)(2)-2

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 275.211(h)(2)-2 - Adviser-led secondaries
(a) As a means reasonably designed to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative acts, practices, or courses of business within the meaning of section 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-6(4), an investment adviser that is registered or required to be registered under section 203 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80b-3) conducting an adviser-led secondary transaction with respect to any private fund that it advises (other than a securitized asset fund) shall comply with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section. The investment adviser shall:
(1) Obtain, and distribute to investors in the private fund, a fairness opinion or valuation opinion from an independent opinion provider; and
(2) Prepare, and distribute to investors in the private fund, a written summary of any material business relationships the adviser or any of its related persons has, or has had within the two-year period immediately prior to the issuance of the fairness opinion or valuation opinion, with the independent opinion provider; in each case, prior to the due date of the election form in respect of the adviser-led secondary transaction.
(b) For purposes of this section, defined terms shall have the meanings set forth in § 275.211(h)(1) -1.

17 C.F.R. §275.211(h)(2)-2

88 FR 63387, 11/13/2023