The Securities Exchange Act Sec. 14(a) — 15 U.S.C. 77— - Rule 14a-9 17 C.F.R. Sec. 14a-9 — Solicitation of Proxies is a regulation concerning the solicitation of proxies from shareholders. This regulation outlines the requirements for publicly traded companies when sending out solicitations to their shareholders. It requires companies to provide certain disclosures in order to ensure that shareholders are being fully informed before voting. The main types of solicitations that are regulated by this rule are: 1. Solicitations of Proxies by Companies: Companies must provide certain disclosures in their solicitations of proxies, including the name of the company, the purpose of the solicitation, the date of the vote, and the type of action sought. The company must also provide information regarding who can vote and how to do so. 2. Solicitations of Proxies by Third Parties: Third parties may also solicit proxies from shareholders. These solicitations must include certain disclosures, including the identity of the third party and the purpose of the solicitation. The company must also provide information regarding who can vote and how to do so. 3. Solicitations by Management: Management may solicit proxies from shareholders. These solicitations must provide certain disclosures, including the identity of the management and the purpose of the solicitation. The company must also provide information regarding who can vote and how to do so. The Securities Exchange Act Sec. 14(a) — 15 U.S.C. 77— - Rule 14a-9 17 C.F.R. Sec. 14a-9 — Solicitation of Proxies is designed to ensure that shareholders are properly informed before voting. This regulation helps to protect shareholders from being misled or unduly influenced by solicitations of proxies.