(815 ILCS 5/2.5a) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 137.2-5a)
Sec. 2.5a.
Offer.
"Offer" shall include every offer to sell or
otherwise
dispose of, or
solicitation of an offer to purchase,
whether orally or by means of publication, including
but not limited to printed and electronic media,
a security or interest in a security
for value; provided that the term "offer" shall not include preliminary
negotiations or agreements between an issuer and any underwriter or among
underwriters who are or are to be in privity of contract with an issuer,
or the circulation or publication of an identifying statement or circular
or preliminary prospectus, as defined by rules or regulations of the
Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 91-809, eff. 1-1-01.)
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