1

prospectus
The standard full-disclosure document.

content [710, 711, 713]
procedure [717]
liability [728 and 729]
defences [731, 733]

2

short form prospectus
May be used for any offer.
Section 712 allows a prospectus to refer to material lodged with ASIC instead of setting it out. Investors are entitled to a copy of this material if they ask for it.

content [712]

3

profile statement
Section 721 allows a brief profile statement (rather than the prospectus) to be sent out with offers with ASIC approval. The prospectus must still be prepared and lodged with ASIC. Investors are entitled to a copy of the prospectus if they ask for it.

content [714]
procedure [717]
liability [728 and 729]
defences [732, 733]

4

offer information statement
Section 709 allows an offer information statement to be used instead of a prospectus for an offer to issue securities if the amount raised from issues of securities is $5 million or less.

content [715]
procedure [717]
liability [728 and 729]
defences [732, 733]